Wales’ new bus discount pass for 16-18 year olds will help break down barriers to accessing work, training and education, the Welsh Liberal Democrats have said on the day of its launch. The discount bus pass is a result of the Welsh Liberal Democrats’ recent budget deal with the Welsh Government, and provides a third…
Cabinet will next week consider the feedback received from its recent consultation around proposals to amend the Council’s Home to School Transport arrangements. The Council currently provides one of the most generous Home to School Transport services in Wales and, as it seeks to address a total budget gap of over £42m over the next…
A new transport service for critically ill children in South Wales and the South West of England will launch today ensuring 24 hour emergency cover. From September 1, a new combined service called WATCh – Wales and West Acute Transport for Children – will retrieve children who are critically ill or injured and require…
Welsh Conservatives have called on Labour Ministers to reverse their “devastating” cuts to bus operator grants. The calls come on the same day as the Welsh Labour Government announced a £15m discounted bus travel scheme for young people in Wales. Shadow Transport Minister, William Graham, said that for some young people – particularly in…
Summer is almost over and a new school year is beginning. For families of children with Type 1 diabetes in RCT, school preparations have to extend beyond getting new shoes and ironing shirts. Diabetes UK Cymru is urging parents who have a child with Type 1 diabetes to make sure they have all the information…
BBC Cymru Wales and Sport Wales have today (Tuesday, September 1) started the search for Welsh sport’s brightest stars of 2015. The Welsh public now have the chance to get involved in Wales’ sporting showcase and ensure their own sporting hero is honoured for their achievements. After the success of the inaugural Wales…
As the ward Councillor for the Trallwn ward in which Ynysangharad Park lies it is good to see the lido is eventually open and has apparently been well used during the first week. I took a stroll down there Sunday afternoon during a short break in the rain. The playground was empty – the weather…
When: Saturday 24 October 2015 from 7pm What: RNIB Glow Neon 3k Fun Run, is an event with a difference. Taking place after dark, RNIB Glow runs are inspired by the colourful full moon parties of Thailand, and participants can run, walk or even dance their way around the track under the UV lights…
Where: events taking place across Wales to raise awareness of eye health and the importance of regular eye checks. Why: Regular sight tests provide the basis for maintaining good eye health, as some serious eye conditions do not have any visible early warning symptoms. Having a sight test with an optometrist should be part of everyone’s…
Nat West bank has announced that it intends to shut another four branches in Wales bringing up to a dozen the number they have said in recent weeks are earmarled for closure. They blame a "marked decline in usage" of around 32%. The Pentre branch in the Rhondda is set to close its doors for…
