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Is this your lawnmower? Officers found the lawnmower in Rhos Dyfed, Aberdare on Monday and believe it may have been stolen. If you have a similar lawnmower can you please check your sheds or outbuilding to check it is still there! Anyone who finds their lawnmower is missing or anyone with information should contact 101…

Commenting on the release of the provisional local government settlement, Welsh Conservative Shadow Cabinet Secretary for Local Government, Janet Finch-Saunders AM, said: “While severe cuts to the local government budget have been somewhat halted, this remains a difficult settlement for Welsh councils.   “The free town centre parking pilot is welcome – a scheme we…

The 14th annual Wales Care Awards took place in Cardiff on October 21 with the winners celebrating in style at City Hall in Cardiff. Scroll down for the full list of Wales Care Awards 2016 WINNERS There were 15 main awards plus four special awards announced on the night – the Dignity in Care Award,…

Download (opens in new window) PDF [1.12MB] During 2015-16, we, on behalf of the Auditor General, examined whether the Welsh Government, Police and Crime Commissioners and local authorities are working together effectively to tackle crime and other public-safety issues that have a negative effect on people’s wellbeing. Based on the findings of this audit, the…

RCT Council appear to have won the lottery or been left a substantial sum in a rich Uncle's will because all of a sudden we have stopped hearing about cuts they are being forced to make and the hard decisions they don't want to take. Instead it is all good news and improvements and give-aways….

A WELSH care firm is reminding anyone holding Bonfire night parties and letting off fireworks this November (2016) to be considerate with regards the elderly and vulnerable.   Abacare is asking people to spare a thought for any elderly neighbours before letting off any loud fireworks and make them aware of any celebrations going on….

Tenants at Alltwen, a housing scheme for people aged 55 years and above, can now live independently for longer thanks to major design changes to support sight loss.   Following innovative modifications inside and outside the development in Abernant near Aberdare, Newydd Housing Association received the RNIB Cymru’s Visibly Better Platinum Award for the work…

Hello,   local organisation called Valleys Steps. We are a charity that run Stress Control and Mindfulness courses to the general public in RCT and Merthyr, in order to help people manage their stress, and boost their wellbeing. The courses have 6 sessions, one per week, and each session lasts an hour and a half….

Responding to news a study compiled as part of the EU Regional Social Progress Index has ranked Welsh education bottom of UK league table, Welsh Conservative Shadow Secretary for Education, Darren Millar AM, said: “It is nothing short of a scandal that this latest study places Wales’ education system at the bottom of the UK league table….