High Court dismisses contempt of court application under ‘persons unknown’ injunction as defendant was known to the Pontypridd quarry operator
The High Court has dismissed an application to commit an environmental protestor for contempt of court because he did not fall within the definition of “persons unknown”, it has been reported. Dale Vincent was a resident of Glyncoch, South Wales, who led protests at Craig yr Hesg quarry on numerous occasions in 2024 and 2025….
Tesco Free Fruit & Veg for Schools inspires creative cooking workshops in Caerphilly school.
Pupils at Bryn Awel Primary School in Caerphilly are discovering their creative side with weekly cooking workshops that put children at the heart of preparing and exploring healthy food. The classes form part of the Tesco Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme, in which Bryn Awel has participated since October 2024. Delivered in partnership…
Questions Raised Over NRW’s “Two-Tier” Approach to Butterfly Conservation
Fresh questions are being raised over what local residents describe as a “two-tier” approach to environmental protection in Wales following a new Natural Resources Wales (NRW) story celebrating conservation work for Wales’s rarest butterfly. NRW’s latest article highlights volunteer efforts to protect the High Brown Fritillary at Old Castle Down in the Vale of Glamorgan,…
A New Face, But the Same Old Welsh Political Machine
Another Wales stitch-up. Plaid Cymru promised change, yet within hours we already have another Labour-Plaid pact, backed by the Lib Dems and Greens. Huw Irranca-Davies, Labour’s former Deputy First Minister, becomes the supposedly impartial Presiding Officer, and the same political bloc keeps control of the Senedd. Nothing has really changed. Wales still faces years of…
‘During the harder moments of fostering, what’s kept us motivated is seeing the difference we make to their lives.’
Foster carers in Rhondda Cynon Taf share ‘breakthrough’ moments for Foster Care Fortnight. The first time a child laughs, opens up about their day, asks to watch a film; these are moments that many might take for granted, but for foster carers in Wales, they symbolise one thing, a breakthrough. Children who have experienced trauma…
Important information for motorists about road closure at Llanwonno
Residents are advised about a road closure at the Llanwonno Mountain Road from Monday to Wednesday next week, to undertake emergency culvert works. The location of the closure is from Bryn Fynnon to Llanwonno Road, north east of the junction at Llanwonno – for a distance of around 265-metres, as shown on the following map. The…
Britain at a Political Crossroads
Public frustration with the Labour Party government continues to grow following Cabinet resignations, rising welfare costs, pressure on public services, and increasing support for Reform UK in national polls. For many working people, the feeling is simple: they pay more in taxes while receiving less in return. Concerns over NHS waiting times, illegal immigration, housing…
298,905 Self Assessment filers quick off the mark
298,905 people filed their Self Assessment tax return in the first week of the tax year and arecord 737,891 in April 2026.86,270 did their 2025 to 2026 tax return on Easter Monday, 6 April.People who file their tax return early and are owed a tax refund, can receive it sooner. Hundreds of thousands of taxpayers…
Wales & West Utilities will shortly begin work to upgrade the gas pipes in Aberdare.
The work is vital to ensuring gas continues to flow safely and reliably to homes and businesses across the area – helping to keep people warm for decades to come. The work starts on 18 May, and will be ongoing for a year. The project is part of Wales & West Utilities work to invest…
International Nurses Day Celebrating Our Nurses
On International Nurses Day, we are proud to shine a spotlight on just some of the nurses working across Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, whose skills, compassion and commitment make a difference to patients, families and communities every day. From hospital wards to community settings, specialist teams and secure services, our nurses work in many different roles but today we’re shining a spotlight…