Wales’ care and social services inspectorate has today published reports on home care in Carmarthenshire, Wrexham, Cardiff, Denbighshire, Monmouthshire and Swansea on its website. The six reports – published today – are part of a wider review by Care and Social Services Inspectorate Wales (CSSIW) into domiciliary care. The full national report is due to…
South Wales Police are appealing for information to help trace a teenager who is missing from Pontypridd. Officers would like to speak to anyone who has seen 15 year old Lara Goodson, or has information on where she may be. Lara was last seen in Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd around 5.25pm yesterday afternoon (Sun 7th). We would…
Join us outside the world-renowned Wales Millennium Centre for the Cardiff Memory Walk. With every step taken, you will help change the lives of people affected by dementia – now and in the future. Register yourself or a team, and start fundraising today! Stride out together past historical landmarks along the waters edge around Cardiff Bay….
The Open Spaces Society trustee and local correspondent, Peter Newman, has reported on his work to open up illegally obstructed rights of way in Powys: “There are many areas in Powys where the rights of way network in largely inaccessible because of large scale obstruction by illegal wire and barbed wire fences. Powys County Council is…
Following an attempted break in on a property in Trecynon during the early hours of Tuesday morning, we are warning residents to make sure that while they are away that their homes are safe from intruders. While you are packing your suitcase for your summer break please remember to take a few precautions to reduce…
A bumper crowd witnessed two days of thrilling race action as the annual Aberdare Park Road Races enjoyed a full entry of racers over the weekend of July 30th/31st. There was plenty of success for local racers as well, including Aberdare man Matthew Rees competing for the first time on an MV Agusta bike, Alex…
Wales has the worst level of internet access of any nation in mainland Britain, and increased Welsh Government action is vital to avoid a "bleak picture" for Wales' economic prospects and skill development. That’s according to the Welsh Conservatives – who have expressed alarm at new figures, which show only 85% of households in Wales…
The Dental Teaching Unit at the Cynon Valley Hospital / Ysbyty Cwm Cynon, New Road, Mountain Ash, is currently recruiting patients. The Unit which opened its doors in 2012 is in its fifth year and has already helped thousands of patients reach a high standard of oral health and provide important experience for a new…
Speaking ahead of Jeremy Corbyn and Owen Smith’s debate in Cardiff, as part of the on-going Labour Party leadership contest, Welsh Conservative leader Andrew RT Davies said: “Whilst Labour continue their open, and very public, civil war, Conservatives are continuing to work, and deliver, for the people of Wales and the rest of the UK….
Keep Wales Tidy has revealed that a Green Flag Award, an international mark of quality park or green space is to be given to Garwnant Visitor Centre. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Green Flag Award scheme, which is delivered in Wales by Keep Wales Tidy with support from Welsh Government. It is…
