Neath town centre Neighbourhood Policing Officers have disrupted a significant cannabis operation, which had the capability to have grown to become the “largest ever” of its kind in South Wales. The operation came as a result of intelligence gathered by the Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT). Suspicious activity had been reported around the former Marks and…
This year’s report from Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s Director of Public Health focusses on the early years of life as a critical period for laying the foundations for lifelong health. Across our region, the health board is working with partners, delivering innovative work to support families, reduce inequities, and improve outcomes. Philp Daniels Director of…
Founded in 1893 in Cwmparc and still thriving more than 130 years later, the iconic Parc & Dare Band has been honoured with a Blue Plaque. The band’s origins are deeply rooted in the community. Much of its early funding came directly from the miners of the Parc & Dare Collieries, who each contributed one…
Caerphilly County Borough Council is reminding residents, staff and local businesses that there is still time to donate to its annual festive foodbank appeal. Foodbanks provide emergency food and support to families and individuals who find themselves in financial crisis. They rely heavily upon donations, particularly over Christmas, and have seen demand for their support…
National Grid Electricity Distribution’s upgraded transformers and control systems at Aberdare substation will ensure homes and businesses continue to receive dependable power, while supporting future demand and economic growth. Stuart Howe, Senior Project Engineer at National Grid Electricity Distribution, said: “Our teams live and work in the communities we serve, and we’re proud to invest in the future of South Wales. “By…
Twelve-year-old Alex Chmielewski is finally looking forward to a proper family Christmas – a year after spending the festive season in hospital recovering from a long-awaited kidney transplant. Alex, from Bridgend in South Wales, spent more than three years on dialysis and over two years waiting for a kidney donor. He and his older brother…
In the Senedd today, the Welsh Conservatives brought forward a debate to mark Small Business Saturday, putting our plan to support small businesses to a vote, including proposals to: The motion did not pass, as Plaid Cymru and Labour Senedd Members voted against the Welsh Conservative motion. Commenting after the vote, Welsh Conservative Shadow Economy…
During Spokesperson’s Questions to Labour’s Cabinet Secretary for Education, the Welsh Conservatives once again raised concerns about Cardiff University’s decision to open a campus in Kazakhstan. Fresh controversies have emerged, with staff at the overseas campus reporting poor working conditions, an appalling lack of organisation between Cardiff and the Astana campus, and failures to pay agreed relocation…
The Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has warned that human rights are “at risk” in Wales, as the Welsh Government “falls short” on certain international commitments. In a report published today (10 December), the regulator urged the Welsh Government to take further steps in a number of areas, including improving disabled people’s access to health services…
Cwmdare has been buzzing with festive spirit as the first of a series of Christmas activities brought together families, neighbours and volunteers for a fun-filled celebration. The season was in full swing as this year’s Christmas party saw the children mesmerised by the magic of entertainer Gizmo, who had them dancing, spinning plates, and engaging…
