Following his success in the Members’ ballot for his proposed British Sign Language (Wales) Bill, Welsh Conservative Senedd Member for North Wales, Mark Isherwood MS said: “I am delighted to be in a position where I can bring my much-needed British Sign Language Bill forward, develop it and have it debated in the Senedd. “The…
This week our school police officer, PC Stacey Arndell and youth offending officer, PC Ian Watts, attended Mountain Ash Comprehensive School to provide input on knife crime. They were joined by John Davey, a knife crime survivor, who provided a first-hand account of the impact that knives have had on him and his family. John…
Penrhiwfer AFC is thanking Pennant Walters for its support through the winter months which has allowed them to continue training so that they can finish the season on a high. The team, which has been in existence for over 50 years, plays its home fixtures at the Queen Elizabeth 2 field but was looking for…
Trading Standards Wales (TSW) and Stop Loan Sharks Wales are warning consumers to be vigilant on social media, as the team are receiving record reports of loan shark activity due to the cost-of-living crisis and increasing use of digital markets. Intelligence collated by the team suggests that illegal money lenders are taking advantage of higher…
Youngsters from Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School are hopeful of a podium finish as they set off to Rosslyn Park’s National Schools Sevens competition this week. The school, which has had a great degree of success on the rugby field, is taking more than 48 youngsters who will compete playing across four teams in the…
The taxpayer is footing an additional bill of £500,000 for the Rhondda Cynon Taf Eisteddfod and the Eisteddfod Urdd, courtesy of the Welsh Government. This begs the question: is this additional expenditure simply adding to the already substantial sum taxpayers contribute annually to the Eisteddfod? In 2023 alone, taxpayers shelled out £1 million to purportedly…
For the seventh year running Pennant Walters has committed to supporting Cambrian RFC as it aims to reduce costs to families involved in the club. The local energy company has been a long-term supporter, sponsoring the junior section of the club, Cambrian Coltz, and has this year provided a donation which ensures all registered players…
World Delirium Awareness Day is an annual event that is held on the second Wednesday of March to raise awareness about delirium and its impact on patients, families, and healthcare systems. What is delirium? Who is at the highest risk? What you can do:
Responding to the news that more than 40 households have been advised to evacuate after issues with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) were found, Janet Finch-Saunders MS, Shadow Housing Minister, said: “News overnight of evacuations due to issues found with RAAC in housing association homes will be extremely concerning for tenants across Wales. “Identifying and…
A new website has been launched by The Open University in Wales and TUC Cymru to support more people in lifelong learning. provides information on Open University degrees and free courses, as well as the funding available to all Welsh workers. The new website contains descriptions of the Open University courses for people who want to…
