Farmers do not trust Welsh Labour to deliver a fit-for-purpose subsidy system after Brexit, the Welsh Conservative Leader has said. Andrew RT Davies said that farmers had more faith in Westminster to design the replacement for the Common Agricultural Policy, but insisted that the Welsh Government should be able to make localised policies under any…
Did you see the live stream on Sunday? The Cynon Valley Party had thousands of viewers from all over the world, but predominantly in the Cynon. Do you run a club, society, have something that benefits the valley that you want to shout about? Maybe an Art, Historical, Poetry society or a sports club, walking or dinner club,…
“Wales’ Year of Adventure and our celebration of the Roald Dahl Centenary are now drawing to a close – and what and amazing year it has been”– Cabinet Secretary for Economy and Infrastructure, Ken Skates On Wednesday 16 November Welsh Government, Literature Wales and partners, marked a gloriumptious year of Roald Dahl 100 celebrations in…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has discovered the source of a recent pollution incident on the River Ebbw and has restored the water flow to normal.NRW is continuing to assess the full impact on river life and is currently unaware of any fish having been harmed as a result of this incident. Jacob Birch,…
A special operation targeting anti-social behaviour in Rhydyfelin is underway.In October there was an increase of anti-social behaviour around Poets Close Area and the Ilan Centre.These included eggs being thrown at properties, verbal abuse and clowns being sighted.Since October Operation Blue Vulcan has been running in the area to address the issues.This has included high…
Following a number of ‘creeper’ burglaries in the Mountain Ash area overnight. South Wales Police are asking residents to make sure your home is secure when you go to bed. Please ensure all your doors and window are closed and locked securely, using any extra door and window locks you have fitted.If you have a burglar alarm…
South Wales Police are appealing for information after a woman had her bag snatched in Rhydefelin yesterday.The incident happened at about 2.45pm in Cardiff Road.She was approached from behind by a man who snatched her bag from her shoulder and made off in the direction of the new housing estate in Rhydefelin. The suspect is described…
Three winning schools have collected the equivalent weight of 557 jumpers in school uniform to scoop top prizes in this year’s Reuniform Recycling Challenge. St Margarets RC Primary School scooped the top prize and has been announced as the winner of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s school Reuniform recycling competition as they collected a massive 139,500g…
George McNamara, Head of Policy at Alzheimer’s Society, responds to today's Autumn Statement. He said: 'Today’s Autumn Statement is a missed opportunity for the Government to address the needs of hundreds of thousands of people with dementia and their carers, leaving them to struggle at a time when they need vital care…
A Welsh Conservative Senedd debate has highlighted the plight faced by small Welsh firms following Labour’s failure to deliver a pledged cut to business rates. Conservatives accused the Welsh Government of ‘betraying’ SMEs and urged them to deliver their election pledge to abolish business rates for all firms with a rateable value of up to…
