PCSOs Goodenough, Hier, and Hollett visited Penywain Primary School in the Cyon Valley this week to talk to pupils about bike and scooter safety – from wearing helmets to marking their bikes to help keep them safe if they’re ever lost or stolen. The children really enjoyed the visit – especially trying out the police…
Today, Thursday, 16 October, CTM UHB will mark Restart a Heart Day 2025. This is an annual initiative aimed at increasing the number of people trained in CPR and defibrillation to improve survival rates from out-of-hospital cardiac arrests. The event is organized by the Resuscitation Council UK, supported by various organisations including British Heart Foundation, St John Ambulance, British Red…
Take a close look at these two NRW flood maps of Aberaman.The older map clearly shows large sections of the Aberaman floodplain highlighted as high-risk flood zones. But in the latest version, much of that same area—now heavily developed—has mysteriously lost its flood-risk status. It’s hard not to notice the difference.So, the question is: where…
A well-attended public meeting of the Save the School Transport RCT Group was held in Pontypridd this week, drawing parents, grandparents, and campaigners from across Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT). Attendees were united in their criticism of the Council’s recent decision to scale back free home-to-school transport. The group, which has seen rising attendance at its…
Philip Thomas of Clear South Wales Coal Tips. I started this group and campaign back at the start of 2021. I did so out of frustration with the lack of progress on the remediation of the coal tip slip near Tylorstown and the lack of information available on the safety of other coal tips. The…
We’re delighted to announce that Lee Anderson MP will be joining us on the campaign trail here in Caerphilly tomorrow, Sunday 28th September, and we want you to be part of it. Location: Gelligaer, Caerphilly, CF82 8EX Time: From 2:00pm This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact on the ground and show…
Leisure Lifestyle is celebrating National Fitness Day by launching a month long challenge designed to encourage people to develop positive habits and build a routine of regular exercise. The campaign runs across four weeks and gives participants the chance to earn an exclusive National Fitness Day T-shirt, as well as enter a prize draw for…
Did you know at Aberaman Post Office you could: 1. Withdraw cash from your bank? 2. Deposit cash into your bank? 3. Send and receive Amazon parcels? 4. Send and receive DPD parcels? 5. Print? 6. Photocopy? 7. Get Euro’s and other currency? 8. Pay bills? More importantly, you’re supporting a local business. Please share…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI) is set to undergo a major programme of improvements after securing a £222,000 grant from the Arts Council of Wales, supported by Welsh Government. Blackwood Miners’ Institute (BMI) is set to undergo a major programme of improvements after securing a £222,000 grant from the Arts Council of Wales, supported by Welsh Government….
The Coed Dyffryn and Tir Founder Fields housing estate in Aberdare, developed by Persimmon Homes starting in 2010, remains incomplete over a decade later. https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/04108747/officers The housebuilder behind the Carn y Cefn development in Ebbw Vale and a local housing association have marked their agreement to deliver more affordable homes on the site. Persimmon Homes East Wales…
