South Wales Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision involving a 13-year-old boy on Hill Street, Pen-Y-Graig, Tonypandy, at approximately 3:30pm last Thursday, October 23. The teenager was riding a scooter when he and a 14-year-old friend exited a back lane onto Hill Street. As they did, the driver of a vehicle approached, and…
Aberaman Councillor Sheryl Evans was invited by Katie of Hope Rescue to see the wonderful work they do at their Centre in Llanharan. They are currently looking after 48 dogs. I would urge anyone who is thinking of getting a dog to visit Hope Rescue first. They are also looking for Foster carers. Raya, the…
for charity On Saturday 27 th September, stroke survivor Aaron Davies, 31, from Aberdare, willattempt to climb Pen y Fan, the highest peak in South Wales, to raise vital funds forthe Stroke Association and Let’s Talk Men’s Mental Health.Aaron just 28 when he had a life-altering stroke on Christmas Day 2021. Alone andunaware of what…
A woman who survived stage four bowel cancer is urging others to support Cancer Research Wales to help fund its life-changing work. Rachel Reed was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2018 aged just 33 after 18 months seeking answers for symptoms including abdominal pain and tiredness. The diagnosis came as a shock to Rachel who…
Dear Editor, We were dismayed to see in an email to us from a Director at Caerphilly Council, dismiss genuine public concern over the Bedwas “reclamation” project as so-called “misinformation.” The Director offers reassurances but without any new facts. If any “misinformation” has been shared, then we look forward to clarification from CCBC so residents are…
Mandy Davies is raising money for Marie Curie,in memory of Isabel Lewis On the 6 September our incredible team will take on an 12 mile or 24 mile trail across the Gower Peninsula. You’ll hike across the iconic Rhossili Bay – home to vast, open beaches with beautiful dunes and surfers out catching waves. If…
Taken from Facebook: I have provided a template for a letter for anyone wishing to write to RCT, as this clearly contravenes the UNCRC. I am a local teacher, and I am utterly exhausted by this decision. Please use freely, copy and paste and share! [Your Name] [Your Address] [Postcode] [Email Address] [Date] To: [Director…
Reported by Tina Collins, Save the school transport RCT group 11.49 pm, we reached in 7 weeks 10, 000 signatures. https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=122206354496268069&set=a.122102926874268069 The support in the last week from parents and the rest of the public around Wales hasbe out of thus world. It just goes to show that the safety of travelling to school means…
Jonny Owen, broadcaster and proud Merthyr boy, joins Ogi in search of LocalLegends to capture and celebrate untold Welsh stories in a new digital storybook A new survey from Welsh telecoms company Ogi suggests two-thirds (65%) ofpeople in Wales feel their communities aren’t reflected in TV, film or traditional storiesOver a quarter (27%) feel disconnected…
Northern Ireland politicians have launched an international appeal, asking victims and survivors of mother and baby institutions for their views on legislation to establish a public inquiry and financial redress scheme aimed at addressing historical injustices. Members of the Legislative Assembly (MLAs) in Belfast are appealing for feedback on the Inquiry (Mother and Baby Institutions, Magdalene…
