Assessment More than 26% of people experience anxiety when faced with a financial or tax deadline. Customers who start their Self Assessment now can avoid any last-minute stress knowingtheir tax affairs are sorted. The Self Assessment deadline for the 2025 to 2026 tax year is 31 January 2027. More than a quarter of people said…
The finalists for the Caerphilly Sports Awards 2026 have been announced, celebrating the people and clubs whose dedication helps sport and physical activity across the county borough. From young volunteers to those who have dedicated decades to local sport, the awards recognise the contributions that create opportunities, encourage participation and strengthen our communities. They also…
Eryri National Park Authority has agreed to quash its planning approval for a hydroelectric project after a judicial review challenge argued the decision failed to acknowledge the impact on a nearby Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The national park authority granted permission for the development in June, paving the way for the construction of…
A man from Tonyrefail has been jailed after running over a police officer. Justin Evans, 30 from Tonyrefail was sentenced to three years and two months in prison when he appeared at Newport Crown Court on Thursday October 8. He was also disqualified from driving for five years. Evans changed his plea from not guilty…
If you needed a textbook case study of how infrastructure in safe or overlooked seats becomes political leverage, the latest announcement from the Hirwaun Plaid Cymru councillors provides a prime example. Like clockwork, with council elections on the horizon for next May, the long-dusted proposal to reopen the passenger rail line from Aberdare to Hirwaun…
The Welsh Government has unveiled a new national safeguarding programme aimed at strengthening protection for children, young people and adults at risk from abuse and neglect. The programme will include the establishment of a new Ministerial Assurance Board and intelligence hub to detect warning signs earlier and share information faster. It is hoped that it…
We deal with almost 1000 cases a year assisting communities, groups and individuals in protecting their local spaces and paths in all parts of England and Wales. Can you help us by joining as a member? Support us. Support us from £3/month We have welcomed the decision of an inspector acting for the Welsh Ministers…
The Welsh Conservatives have praised uniformed cadet groups across Wales and called on the Welsh Government to invest in expanding access to the opportunities they provide. Marking National Cadets Week, which runs from 5–11 October, Welsh Conservative Leader Darren Millar highlighted the party’s manifesto commitment to promote new school cadet groups and Cadet Vocational Qualifications.Research…
Residents across Pontypridd are being invited to enjoy a free ice cream and find out more about the town’s ambitious bid to become the UK’s first-ever UK Town of Culture, as a specially branded ice cream van visits communities throughout October. The Pontypridd28 ice cream van will be stopping at locations across Pontypridd, offering free…
Bridgend County Borough Council has been warned that it faces a county court order if it fails to comply with any of the requirements imposed by the Welsh Language Commissioner after a dispute concerning a school transport consultation. The commissioner received a complaint from a member of the public that Bridgend’s document on changing school…
