Here at RNIB Cymru we want to remind your readers not to forget to wear their sunglasses while they enjoy the sunshine. Now, you might be wondering why Wales’ leading sight loss charity is giving you fashion advice. But, wearing the right pair of sunglasses is so much more than a style statement, for people…
South Wales Police is proud to announce the retirement of Police Dog (PD) Hera, an exceptional operational police dog who has dedicated eight years of distinguished service to keeping communities safe. A 10-year-old Dutch Herder, Hera was originally imported from Holland and became one of the first female Dutch Herders to serve within South Wales…
Following a period of sustained and significant demand, the Welsh Ambulance Service declared a critical incident at 12:00 on Friday, 26 June. At the time the incident was declared, there were a significant number of outstanding 999 calls awaiting an ambulance response, including patients with serious and life-threatening conditions. The declaration follows one of the…
The Welsh Conservatives have called for urgent action after Hospice UK warned that hospices across Wales are facing rising pressure on staff and growing calls for sustainable funding. A new survey found that all adult hospices in Wales are caring for patients with increasingly urgent and complex needs, while half reported staff distress linked to…
South Wales Police (SWP) welcomes His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services’ (HMICFRS) findings of how the force responds to serious and organised crime (SOC). The report has been published alongside the results of inspections of the Tarian Regional Organised Crime Unit (Tarian ROCU) and other forces in the Southern Wales region –…
The Welsh Government has launched a consultation on the draft Environmental Principles and Integrating Environmental Protection Statement. The statement is required to be prepared and published by the Welsh Ministers under sections 6 and 7 of the Environmental Governance Act (Principles, Governance and Biodiversity Targets) (Wales) 2026, which received royal assent in April this year….
Fernhill & Glenboi Community Centre means a lot of different things to a lot of different people. For some, it’s where they spent their childhood. For others, it’s where they met friends, attended events, learned new skills, or simply felt part of something. And we believe it should always be at the heart of our…
On a warm morning in early summer, before most people arrive at the beach, Leon, an environment officer for Natural Resources Wales (NRW), is kneeling at the edge of the River Ogmore filling a sample bottle. He works methodically, running a series of tests on the spot. Using portable equipment, he checks for indicators such…
The Plaid Cymru Welsh Government has given the green light to hospital closures and downgrades by failing to back a Conservative motion ruling out NHS service cuts in this Senedd term. In a defeat for the Plaid Cymru Government, the Senedd passed the motion. Concerns over the future of services come as the backlog of…
The Council is pleased to confirm that the former M&S site development in Pontypridd Town Centre will be handed over to the Council and opened for the public to use and enjoy from Thursday (June 25). Council Leader, Councillor Ann Crimmings, has recently visited the site to see the final preparations being made. The exciting…
