The number of patients waiting more than 36 weeks to start treatment rose marginally last month, with 4.5% (19,446) of all patient pathways failing to meet the Welsh Government’s target. Hywel Dda remained the worst performing health board in Wales, with just 80.2% of all patients being treated within 26 weeks (falling from 81.4% in…
Our local Neighbourhood Policing Team have been out and about in Aberdare encouraging the community to join the feast of family fun that is on the agenda for Saturday in Aberdare Park. Come and join us on Saturday between 11am-4pm. Our team are all looking forward to the event and hope to meet you there!…
South Wales Police are issuing a warning to members of the public to be on their guard against tool theft after several Ford Transit vans were broken into recently. Thieves are targeting vans that are likely to have tools in them. We would urge drivers and van owners wherever possible to remove all tools and…
Can you help? South Wales Police are trying to find the man in this photograph as he may be able to assist with our enquiries into a . It is believed he was in the area of Bute Street, Treherbert on Sunday 3rd July around 1.05pm when the burglary is believed to have happened. We would…
Download (opens in new window) PDF [1.21MB] Our review examined the events leading to a start-up business called Kancoat Ltd, which received a package of financial support from the Welsh Government, going into administration. This report sets out a factual account of the key matters relating to the Welsh Government’s financial support package for…
Alzheimer’s Society is urging families across the country to spend time together to tackle the biggest health issue of our time. By joining your local Memory Walk, you can help raise money for a world without dementia – as it’s revealed families spend dwindling time together. New Alzheimer’s Society research launches Memory Walk…
RCT Council's Cabinet will meet next week to discuss the latest plans for the former Taff Vale Precinct site in Pontypridd. They earlier earmarked a sum of £1.5 million to be spent on making the site more attractive to developers. This will include demolishing what remains of the former precinct which is currently nothing but an eye…
Evolve’s Health Mentors are already changing children’s lives in 23 primary schools in Wales and several comprehensives. As our figures show, our Project HE:RO, pre-transition camps and XLR8 transition camps are improving not only the academic achievements of children, but their health and wellbeing too, so they are able to learn and thrive. Our programmes…
A sandy beach, rock pools, mountain bikes and virtual fishing – you can enjoy them all on the Natural Resources Wales stand at the Royal Welsh Show. This year NRW is supporting Visit Wales’ Year of Adventure by giving ideas and inspiration to help families to get outdoors and get active. A series of family…
Secretary for Education was in Treorchy recently launching a new "Ready to Learn" scheme. The scheme aims to help parents and carers prepare their children for school with resources available to explain what they can do to help them learn and give them the best start possible. She praised Treorchy Primary school for the good relationships…
