The Divisional Court has dismissed a judicial review challenge brought by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain over the decision of the Welsh Ministers to introduce into the Senedd of the Prohibition of Greyhound Racing (Wales) Bill. The claim followed the Deputy First Minister of Wales telling the Senedd in February 2025 that “now is…
New figures from the Royal College of Emergency Medicine (RCEM) reveal that in 2025, at least 965 patients in Wales died after waiting 12 hours or more to be admitted, an average of 18 people every week, up 29 from 2024. The Welsh Conservatives said the figures are a stark reminder that urgent action is…
Questions are being raised about how Rhondda Cynon Taf Council plans to spend the newly awarded £247,000 from the Nature Network Fund, with calls for the money to be used to address environmental damage already affecting local sites — particularly the Cwmbach Community Wetlands — rather than on further planning, studies, and meetings. The Council…
More Millions for Pontypridd — While Other RCT Towns Are Left Behind Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced another major regeneration project for Pontypridd, with millions of pounds being committed to demolish the old police station and redevelop the Berw Road car park site into a new mixed-use development. The project will be funded through…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has welcomed significant funding from Welsh Government for a wide range of transport projects across the County Borough in 2026/27 to support improvements to highways, public transport, active travel and road safety. Based on the Council’s successful awards for the year ahead, the funding package for Rhondda Cynon Taf schemes totals…
After 27 years of Labour, propped up by Plaid Cymru and the Liberal Democrats, Wales is lagging behind the rest of Britain. In the Senedd this week, the Welsh Conservatives will emphasise their plan to fix Wales and get Wales working: Commenting ahead of the debate, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, Darren Millar MS, said:…
A wide range of activities will be taking place across Caerphilly County Borough this Easter, giving children and families plenty of opportunities to stay active, have fun and try something new over the school holidays. Delivered by Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly, Caerphilly Play and Caerphilly Adventures, the programme includes swimming, sports camps, outdoor adventure and…
Newport Cricket Club has marked its third annual donation from one of the builders behind the Glan Llyn development in Llanwern, with a £1,000 boost to support the club’s junior training programme. Persimmon Homes East Wales presented the cheque near the club’s Spytty Park home, and was attended by Newport City Council Leader Cllr Dimitri…
The Law Commission has appointed Dr Nerys Llewelyn Jones as Special Counsel for Wales, a role created to bolster its long-term commitment to law reform in Wales. The role, which is part-time and for one year, is “designed to help shape the Commission’s work in Wales, providing senior leadership and strategic advice on the selection,…
You may be aware that some Health Visitors in the CTM Health Board area have been taking industrial action, and will continue to do so until 15th May 2026. Our priority during this period is the safety and accessibility of services provided to you and your family and we are working hard to minimise the impact you experience. However, to…
