With Easter on the horizon, this bank holiday weekend often marks the start of brighter days to come. Whether you’ll be celebrating Easter with the family, getting away from it all, or enjoying days out (hopefully with some sunshine!), we want to make sure you have all the information you’ll need to access services appropriately,…
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…
Would you like to help the Wales Air Ambulance celebrate its 25 th anniversary, if so, you canbuy a ticket and be a lifesaver by entering its special raffle.The Charity has launched its special 25 th Anniversary Raffle which will give entrants a chanceto win £3,000.There is also the chance to enter the ‘Fast Reply…
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…
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…
A man from Pentre has been jailed for assault and coercive control following a South Wales Police investigation. Daniel Batstone, 29, from Pentre was sentenced on March 23 at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court to one year and six months in prison. This sentence follows a change in plea from not guilty to guilty for one…
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…
The Council has gained an Approval In Principal from the Welsh Government and has now submitted the business case for review by the Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Management Programme to deliver a major Flood Alleviation Scheme in the Maes‑y‑Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman. Subject to funding approval and the subsequent appointment of a contractor,…
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…
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…
