Natural Resources Wales (NRW) and Monmouthshire County Council have secured a High Court injunction to prevent further unauthorised activity and environmental damage on Whitewall Common, Magor, part of the highly sensitive Magor and Undy Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). The full injunction, granted on 26 February 2026 at the Cardiff District Registry of the…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has declared itself one of Wales’ leading authorities in tackling fly-tipping, but critics say the authority must also answer questions about its own handling of waste in several controversial cases. New Welsh Government figures covering April 2024 to March 2025 show 18 fly-tipping prosecutions in Rhondda Cynon Taf, out of a…
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s flagship Ty Darran later living scheme in Risca has been officially opened. Residents and guests were entertained by Risca Male Voice Choir before the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the Council’s Leader, Cllr Jamie Pritchard, and Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Housing, Cllr Shayne Cook. Ty Darran is an…
At First Minister’s Questions today, the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives challenged the First Minister over serious concerns surrounding political donations linked to Labour Together and the wider financial relationship between Welsh Labour and affiliated trade unions. There have been allegations about the actions of its leadership, including claims that money was paid to a…
Neonatal National Assurance Assessment Following the publication today, 25 February, of the Welsh Maternity and NeonatalNational Assurance Assessment, The Path to Safer Beginnings in Wales, CarolineLee-Davey, Chief Executive of neonatal charity Bliss, commented:“Bliss welcomes the publication of this independent assessment of maternity andneonatal care in Wales, which provides a thorough overview of current services andsets…
A talented 9-year-old from Aberdare has been selected to represent Great Britain atthe upcoming European Martial Arts Championships in Germany this August.Sonny Williams, a pupil at Llwydcoed Primary School, has earned his place on theTeam GB Martial Arts Team, the highest level he can get to in Karate, following 5years of dedication, discipline and competitive…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and the RCT Together Community Development Team are pleased to announce the launch of a new Dementia Hub pilot across three libraries during February and March. Hosted in Pontypridd, Treorchy and Aberdare Libraries on a fortnightly basis, the hubs are deigned to provide a calm, friendly space where people living with…
Royal Voluntary Service is urgently seeking around 60 Hospital Trolley Volunteers to support patients, staff, and visitors at the Royal Glamorgan Hospital and the Princess of Wales Hospital in Bridgend. The Hospital trolley service is led by volunteers to support those who are unable, or don’t have time, to visit hospital shops themselves. Volunteers bring refreshments, reading materials, toiletries and healthy treats directly to wards, helping to make hospital stays a little easier. More than just a shopping service, the…
Rapid testing for bacterial infections is being rolled out in community pharmacies and GP surgeries across Wales. The two-year pilot project will provide near-immediate test results without the need samples being sent to laboratories. It is part of the Welsh Government’s ongoing aim to make sure more people can access healthcare closer to home, in…
World champion boxer Lauren Price will return to Ystrad Mynach next month as she continues preparations for her upcoming world title fight. The fan engagement session will take place in the Aaron Ramsey Suite at the Centre of Sporting Excellence on Saturday 7th March, between 12pm and 2pm, giving supporters the opportunity to meet Lauren,…
