January 2019

An exciting new era begins at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon’s canal-side centre for the arts and entertainment in 2019 as David Wilson is appointed to the post of Theatre Director.

About Aberdare Town C.I.W. Primary School Aberdare Town Church in Wales Primary School is in Aberdare in Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority. The school has 300 pupils, including 39 who attend the nursery on a part-time basis.

At its meeting on January 24, Cabinet agreed to progress education proposals for Hirwaun and Pen

Commenting, Shadow Education Minister Suzy Davies AM, said;

Local authorities should be given the power to suspend councillors without allowances for up to six months, the Committee on Standards in Public Life (CSPL) has recommended.

ALMOST 30 per cent of people^[1] experience a ringing sensation in their ears at some point in their lives, but what if that

SWP Officers are trying to identify this man and speak to him in connection with the theft of quad bikes and other property from Fern

Literature Wales has today announced its investment in new writing and literary talent with its list of 2019 Writers’ Bursaries and Mentoring Scheme recipients.

With the winter months now well and truly upon us, don’t get caught out by severe weather. 

The Local Government Association and Shelter have called for an independent review of the impacts of permitted development rights allowing change of use into residential homes.

The Information Commissioner has called for the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (FOIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations 2004 (EIR) to be updated to include organisations providing a public function.

The Council will begin works on a highway scheme in Mountain Ash to alleviate the risk of floodi

Government proposals to extend upwards and convert commercial properties into dwellings by extending permitted development rights will result in poor-quality deve

Wales and West Utilities will carry out gas main diversions at Bridge Street Roundabout in Ponty

“We’ve been lucky so far this winter”: Royal Colleges call for action on social care in Wales

A Bill that would protect and promote the rights of Older People has been hailed as a ‘historic o

The Council will host public exhibitions in Ynysmaerdy and Coedely during early February 2019, w

The Welsh Conservatives will use their Assembly debate today (Wednesday) to call on the Welsh Lab

Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for healthcare professionals from across Wales to lead improvements in diabetes care.

Legal mental health charity LawCare received its highest ever number of helpline calls from lawyers in 2018, with calls about bullying and harassment nearly doubling.

This week an 

Regulations for Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDs) for new property developments in Wales have come into effect.

The International Tang Soo Do Federation’s most senior instructor in Europe has been honoured wi

Responding to the Welsh government’s obesity plan, Healthy Weight: Healthy Wales, RCP vice president for Wales, Dr Gareth Llewelyn said:

Local residents will be able to have their say on proposals to modernise care for older people i

The Council will begin a six-week public consultation where residents can have their say on the

Mountain Ash Comprehensive School is an 11 to 19 mixed comprehensive school maintained by Rhondda Cynon Taf local authority that serves the town of Mountain Ash and the surrounding villages. Currently the school has 938 pupils, including 88 in the sixth form.

You’ve got until 11.59pm on 18 January 2019 to apply for 

Plans to redevelop the heart of Mountain Ash town centre, supporting exciting new opportunities

The Council will undertake site investigation and minor clearance work on the Taff Trail in Cilf

Gill Bull introduces the ICO’s proposed strategy for the next three years and i

South Wales Police can confirm the 73 year-old man who died following a vehicle collision in Maerdy on Sunday (13 Jan) is Malcolm Mor

A stop and search by eagle eyed police officers led to the discovery of drugs in Rhondda.

Diabetes UK Cymru is looking for people from across Wales to take on the swimming challenge of the year, Swim22, between 22 February and 22 May.

Swim22 participants will cover an incredible 22 miles; the equivalent of crossing the English Channel.

After a very successful launch back in the Autumn, Theatr Brycheiniog are delighted to continue their programme of Live Screenings this Spring.

The Council will open the formal process to secure a new leasehold tenant for the Muni Arts Cent

Consultation - modernising care for older people in Rhondda Cynon Taf say RCTC

A decision by the Welsh Government to intervene in a South Wales health board has prompted concer

Newport City Council has been threatened with legal action over its decision to pull out of a joint service for children with disabilities.

Police have seized class A drugs, weapons and cash from a house in Merthyr Tydfil.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has this morning (January 8) taken steps to take possession of the Mun

The participation and advocacy charity for looked after children, Coram Voice, is running a creative writing competition for looked after children and care leavers.

Care Inspectorate Wales inspection of services for children in Powys in July 2017 and indicated major concerns, and a further inspection was launched in October

Following a year of celebrating Wales’ epic shoreline during Year of the Sea, the tourism industry in Wales is now gearing up for Year of Discovery 2019 - whe

Hockey Wales have partnered with Access Sport to provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities aged +7 to play hockey. Hockey Wales said:

The Government has announced plans to hand police new powers to deal with the illegal use of drones.

Which of five historical Welsh women is to be immortalised as the first outdoor public statue of a real woman in Wales is to be decided by the people of Wales. Who will be their ‘Hidden Heroine’?