In recent days, South Wales Police had reports of people being targeted by fraudsters pretending to be from their would-be victim’s bank, from the police, or from another official organisation. The scams see criminals attempting to persuade people to withdraw money from their bank, perhaps saying there has been fraud on the account. The fraudster…
The Wales Millennium Centre, a publicly funded arts venue and national theatre, has come under fire for allowing performers at a transgender performance of the Nutcracker, last Christmas, to distribute political leaflets to its audience. The leaflets urged attendees to contact their MPs and MSs to express opposition to the UK Conservative Government’s decision to…
Six new signage and information boards have been installed around a popular Valley’s walking route to help those visiting the area understand the rich history of the local area. The boards, which depict and outline the historical past of the former mining area, are all situated at different points of the two lakes in Clydach…
A day centre which is providing a ‘lifeline’ to older residents local to Gilfach Goch has received £2,500 of funding which will further enhance the work of the volunteers to help reduce the impact of social isolation and loneliness amongst the community. Gilfach Goch Community Facility (formerly Day Centre), which has been open for more…
Ambulance The Farmers’ Union of Wales (FUW) Farmhouse Breakfast Week has helped raiseover £13,500 for the Wales Air Ambulance.Around two thousand people attended events hosted at twenty-four venues acrossthe country, serving breakfast using produce from local farms, as the union marks its70 th anniversary.The FUW’s President Ian Rickman named the lifesaving service as his chosenCharity…
Newport Cricket Club has once again secured a funding boost from one of the nation’s leading housebuilders, Persimmon Homes East Wales, with a £1,000 donation to support the club’s junior training programme. The cheque presentation took place near the club’s Spytty Park home, and was attended by Newport City Council Leader Cllr Dimitri Batrouni, Newport…
The property extends to approximately 67.84 acres of gently sloping pastureland, rough grazing and woodland as edged red on the attached site plan. The land is suitable for grazing purposes with potential considered for agricultural, equestrian and amenity use. A large proportion of the property is suitable grazing and mowing purposes. The majority of the…
Newydd Housing Association, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council, Welsh Government, and WK Plasterers Ltd, is thrilled to announce the launch of brand-new affordable homes on Edward Street, Abercynon. The £2.8million development, located on the site of the former Abercynon Workmen’s Hall and Institute, will provide 12 one-bedroom homes for affordable rent,…
Following a successful six week run at Polka Theatre in Wimbledon earlier this year, Theatr Iolo are set to tour the magical stage production of Emily Gravett’s inspiring and funny illustrated story, Tidy. The co-production between Theatr Iolo and Polka Theatre brings to life the tale of Pete the badger who likes everything to be neat and tidy, but who accidently destroys…
Christmas is in full swing across Cwmdare, and this weekend saw Santa pay a special visit to children and their families as he made his way through the village on his sleigh. Santa and his elves meandered through the village streets, spreading festive cheer as they delivered gifts to youngsters. This weekend’s activities followed those…
