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HMRC names takeaways, convenience stores and a vape shop in latest deliberate tax defaulters list – 26 March 2026

About 140 individuals and businesses penalised for deliberately defaulting on tax exceeding £25,000 have today (26 March) been named by HMRC.  The latest update includes several takeaways, convenience stores, a vape importer and a vape shop. In every case, those named failed to make a full disclosure when HMRC began its investigation – a step that would have kept their details off the list.  The list covers civil penalties only…

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Police Issue Zero-Tolerance Warning Over Anti-Social Behaviour at Aberdare Bus Station

South Wales Police has received an increasing number of reports from members of the public regarding anti-social behaviour and public order incidents in and around Aberdare bus station, linked to the behaviour of some pupils and young people in the area. Anti-social behaviour, abusive language, and poor conduct will not be tolerated on bus services…

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Save on Easter childcare egg-spenses in Wales with Tax-Free Childcare

Working families encouraged to cut the cost of Easter childcare by signing up to Tax-FreeChildcareLatest figures show 20,515 families in Wales saved on their childcare bills in December 2025 More than £46 million in government cash helped with childcare costs for almost 660,000childrenMore than 20,500 families in Wales saved money on their childcare in December…

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Milestone Moment: 1,000th elective orthopaedic procedure completed at new Princess of Wales Hospital centre

A major milestone has been reached at the new elective orthopaedic hub at Princess of Wales Hospital, as the team completes its 1,000th elective orthopaedic procedure since reopening in September 2025. Bringing all elective orthopaedic care under one roof at the hospital has transformed planned orthopaedic care for patients across the region. With three dedicated…

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OPINION: “One-Town Council?” – The Growing Divide Between Pontypridd Investment and Valley Neglect

PONTYPRIDD — As Rhondda Cynon Taf Council (RCTC) moves forward with yet another multi-million-pound regeneration project in Pontypridd—this time targeting the Berw Road car park and the old police station—residents in surrounding towns are reaching a breaking point. While the Council celebrates “unlocking” future development, a vocal contingent of residents argues that the price of…

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Delays in local government accounts “pose real risk to good governance”, warns Auditor General for Wales

The Auditor General for Wales has written to all local government bodies warning that growing delays in the preparation and audit of statutory accounts “pose a real risk to financial transparency and good governance across the sector”.  The letters from Adrian Crompton set out the actions needed across the sector to restore timely and high‑quality…

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