Householders who think their council tax bill is wrong may be entitled to challenge it through a free tribunal, but new guidance suggests many are never told this option exists, and can lose the right to use it by the time they find out. Last year the Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman received more…
Park Lane Special School in Aberdare, South Wales is proud to announce an inspiring fundraising challenge being undertaken by one of its parents, Rhys Howe, who will take on the formidable Beacons Way Ultra 100km Ultramarathon in support of the school and its pupils. Rhys, whose son Alfie attends Park Lane, will run 100 kilometres across the…
Daring to Dream Founder Barbara Chidgey has called for Wales to recognise and respond to the significant emotional realities and impact of illness, a message she shared at the charity’s fifth annual Ball, which raised over £5,500 to support its work across the country. Barbara emphasised that emotional health is about how people feel and…
A Mountain Ash woman is preparing to shave her head in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support after the charity helped her family through one of the most difficult times in their lives. Eileen Bogue is taking on the Brave the Shave challenge on 24 July 2026, with the aim of raising £2,000 to help Macmillan…
Hospices across Wales are warning of growing pressure on their staff as new survey findings show they are caring for patients with increasingly urgent and complex needs, at a time when increasing demand and rising costs are putting this care at risk. A new survey of adult hospices in Wales conducted by Hospice UK shows:…
A beloved online community dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of Aberdare is in crisis after its founder was locked out of his own group. Tony Williams, the man behind the popular Facebook group “A Bit of Old Aberdare”, has issued an urgent appeal for help after the group was hacked, leaving him removed…
Keepings Coaches At around 2am Saturday morning we had the devastating news a fire had broken out at our Aberaman depot. Thankfully with the quick actions of our surroundings neighbours, South Wales fire service and our family members 50% of our home to school fleet managed to be saved. There is still an investigation ongoing…
A community nature initiative in the Cynon Valley has been dealt a devastating blow after a specially installed educational feature was ripped out by vandals less than a month after it was put in place. Down to Zero, the climate action subsidiary of Cynon Taf Community Housing Group, installed a wooden Magpost on the path…
Abercynon cricket club members and friends are taking part in the Ian Moses memorial walk, supporting walking in the valleys for young cricketers. Ian was a massive part of life in Abercynon. A keen supporter of youth sporting programmes in and around Abercynon and of course, Abercynon Cricket Club. All funds raised will go towards…
A South Wales knitting group is on a mission with a difference – making 281 wool & felt kidneys, one for every person in Wales currently waiting for a kidney transplant. The project has been organised by Carolyn Thomas from Efail Isaf (near Llantwit Fardre, Rhondda Cynon Taf), and is inspired by her son Dan,…
