As Wales’s education watchdog warns that too many pupils are failing to master reading and mathematics, the Welsh Language Commissioner is calling for compulsory Welsh-language training for every teacher in the country. Critics argue that the priorities are dangerously back to front. Wales is facing a collision between two urgent but potentially competing demands on…
Following the devastation caused by Storm Dennis, major flood alleviation funding has now been allocated to Rhondda Cynon Taf. While the funding announcement is welcome, residents in Aberaman are asking a simple question: when will the work finally begin? People living along Cardiff Road have had sandbags permanently outside their homes since 2010 due to…
Transport for Wales (TfW) will trial a new post match crowd management approach for the upcoming Six Nations fixture aimed at improving the match day experience for fans and prepare for major works at Cardiff Central. Wales take on Italy in the final home game of this year’s Six Nations campaign on Saturday 14 March…
By Professor George Crooks OBE, Bevan Commissioner The challenges in delivering high quality safe and effective health and care services have never been more acute. The cost of delivering modern healthcare continues to rise almost exponentially as advances in science allow us to treat and often cure conditions that in the past could only be…
Save school transport. We have received an email from the Welsh Government. A new consultation regarding attendance codes. They are asking for parents, students, teachers, schools and Local Authorities to take part. We have 6 weeks https://www.facebook.com/groups/1211655150190004 Consultation description The Welsh Government are consulting on updating the codes to: We expect this consultation to be…
Good Work | Porthcawl Neighbourhood policing team were made aware of several reports of anti-social use of e-scooters and e-bikes last week. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1643831339947269 Officers viewed CCTV footage from Porthcawl bus station and identified two boys riding e-bikes in an anti-social manner. Both boys were spoken to and given warnings by officers and one of the…
The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, has tabled an emergency question in the Senedd following revelations that a former Welsh Government special advisor has been arrested in connection with allegations relating to Chinese espionage. The question to the First Minister reads as follows: “Will the First Minister make an urgent statement following…
Jamie Lewis, 33 from Pontypridd has been sentenced to four years and one month in prison following his conviction. Alanis Davies, 28 from Pontypridd was sentenced to two years in prison suspended for two years. The sentencing took place on Wednesday February 25, 2026, at Cardiff Crown Court where Lewis pleaded guilty to being concerned…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has issued an update on a fly-tipping incident at Bwlch Mountain, highlighting joint efforts between local leaders, national government and community partners to remove waste from the scenic site. However, the announcement has prompted renewed scrutiny over another waste-related issue at Ynys Sports Fields near the Cwmbach community wetlands, where dumped…
Residents may notice work activity next week at the pictured bridge in Taffs Well, as investigations will be undertaken to inform a future refurbishment scheme. The Glan-y-Llyn Railway Bridge carries Moy Road over the former railway line, which is used as a shared pedestrian and cycle path. Concrete testing will take place from Monday, March…
