Police in Aberdare are appealing fro information following an assault which occurred in the town centre shortly after 4.00am on Sunday 1st November 2015 as Hallowe’en events drew to a close. A 24 year old local man was the approached in the Victoria Square area and struck by an unknown man, he fell down and…
There is nothing more evocative of the sound of Wales than its male voice choirs. Standard bearers of local pride and iconic features of the contemporary Welsh landscape, they have moved audiences the world over with their stirring harmonies. Written by Gareth Williams, one of Wales's leading cultural historians, Do You Hear the People Sing? The…
Welsh Conservatives have questioned a set of new guidelines surrounding senior public sector pay in Wales. Published today by Welsh government, the ‘principles and minimum standards’ for ‘senior remuneration’ follow years of Welsh Conservative criticism of council ‘fat cat’ salaries. The Shadow Minister for Local Government has raised doubts over the effectiveness of the…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) officers are continuing to work with South Wales Fire and Rescue Service to tackle a blaze at a Newport wood recycling site. The site at Newport Docks has an estimated 20,000 tonnes of woodchip waste onsite awaiting removal. Ashley Lansdown, Industry and Waste Team Leader from Natural Resources Wales, said: "Yesterday (Saturday,…
Commenting on the publication of a report by the Royal College of Surgeons – which labels NHS waiting times in Wales ‘unacceptably high’ – Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health, Darren Millar AM, said: “This is yet more evidence that Welsh patients are getting a raw deal. In England, just six per cent of…
Children in Wales, as members of The Fuel Poverty Coalition has produced its manifesto ‘Ending Wales’ Cold Crisis’ for the National Assembly for Wales’ election in May 2016. The manifesto introduces five key priorities for action for the next Welsh Government over the next 5 years from 2016: Set a new fuel poverty target to…
Hundreds of older RCT residents were once again treated to a showcase of the support and services on offer at the annual 50+ Health & Wellbeing Event. See all the pictures from the day on ourFacebook page Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and its partners organised the important event at Rhondda Sports Centre to allow older residents…
LBS Builders Merchants Ltd have expanded their branch network by opening a new site in Aberdare, creating extra jobs for the area. LBS’s new branch, on a site formerly occupied by Mendham’s Building Supplies, was acquired earlier this year, represented by South West Wales law firm, JCP Solicitors. The move sees 10 new roles…
Natural Resources Wales’ (NRW) continue to take action at a Newport wood recycling facility to try and tackle an ongoing fire incident. South Wales Wood Recycling Ltd at Newport Docks has 18-20,000 tonnes of woodchip waste onsite awaiting recovery. A number of hot spots within the waste have been exposed during the past week and this has resulted…
Bake Off and Becws chef serves up festive treat with Go4It! families The Christmas countdown began when families had fun together, learning to make easy Christmas dishes with the help of TV chef Beca. Cardiff-born TV chef Beca Lyne-Pirkis joined families in Abercwmboi, near Aberdare in south Wales. Beca demonstrated her Rudolph’s…
