Flooding of the Public Right of Way (PROW) at the Ynys is becoming more frequent with increased rainfalls this well used public footpath also forms part of the National Cycle Network. AberdareOnline and a few local residents have had two meetings with Green Spaces Managers and field officers from Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) in an…
Every health board in Wales has produced a 100-day plan to improve cancer services and waiting times, Deputy Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced today. The plans were unveiled today by the Deputy Minister as the most the most recent cancer waiting times are published. The figures for October 2015 show more than eight…
Commenting on a £7.5 million investment at UHW’s neonatal unit in Cardiff – which has recently been closed for a second time due to infection – Welsh Conservative Shadow Health Minister, Darren Millar AM, said: “This investment is long overdue and Labour’s Health Minister must now ensure it leads to clear improvements. “The patient’s…
Fresh from the success of its Swim and See Santa event, the Council is delighted to announce that Lido Ponty will open once again for its next Festive Swim on Boxing Day. The National Lido of Wales will open its doors at 8.30am on Saturday, December 26. Booking in advance is essential as places are…
Following the Cabinet’s decision to invest almost a million pounds to improve traffic flow and congestion around Stag Square in Treorchy, a public consultation is set to take place in January to outline the innovative plans. Leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, County Borough Councillor Andrew Morgan said: “Delays around the Stag Square junction, especially…
Labour Ministers must back Welsh Liberal Democrat calls for a target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 100% in order to meet Wales’ obligations on the world stage, the party has said today. On Saturday, the international COP21 climate negotiations in Paris agreed legally-binding emissions targets to ensure a global rise in temperatures of no…
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The first state-of-the art integrated University Health Park in Wales hosted a visit by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales. The Prince of Wales spent almost an hour meeting staff and local patients at the £35m site in Merthyr Tydfil which is leading the way in delivering a new model of healthcare in…
Our Neighbourhood Police Team (NPT) recently joined the community of Hirwaun at the annual turning on of their Christmas lights in the village. The NPT accompanied the Hirwaun Marching Band as they took part in the parde around the village.
Early intervention and prompt positive action to help prevent problems before they escalate is at the heart of a five year plan for policing South Wales, approved by the South Wales Police and Crime Panel today. The plan is based on close co-operation with partners in local government, the health service and the voluntary sector,…
