Wales has had enough — and Thursday is the day to prove it
After 27 years of career politicians promising the earth and delivering the bare minimum, Cynon Valley voters are asking a question that should worry the old guard: what if we actually tried something different? By AberdareOnline Editorial | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | Election 2026 Walk down any high street in Aberdare. Count the empty shop fronts….
OPINION: Only Cynon Valley Voters Can Break the 27-Year Cycle This Thursday
As we head to the polls this Thursday, May 7th, the people of Aberdare and the wider Cynon Valley face a massive choice. With Welsh devolution starting in 1999, we are now marking exactly 27 years of Labour running Wales. For nearly three decades, we have seen the same decisions, the same excuses, and the…
A RARE opportunity is opening up in the Elan Valley, as four farms on one of Wales’ most dramatic estates are released to let for the first time in years.
With a strong focus on supporting agriculture, encouraging diversification and strengtheningthe rural economy, the new opportunities will give tenants the chance to live, work and buildthriving businesses in the heart of Mid Wales.Available from the end of September via Elan Valley Trust, the holdings include AbergwnguFarm and Tynllidiart Farm, both of which include residential properties,…
RUSSELL T DAVIES LIVE IN CONVERSATION AT SHERMAN THEATRE FUNDRAISER
Russell T Davies, arguably Wales’ most successful screenwriter, will discuss his life, career and how he changed the face of British culture, in a special fundraising event on 15 May at Sherman Theatre in Cardiff. In an exclusive evening hosted by Sherman Theatre’s Artistic Director Francesca Goodridge, Davies will share memories of his early career including his…
Bristol Airport expansion opponents launch fundraising appeal for legal challenge
Campaign groups opposing further expansion at Bristol Airport are seeking legal advice over proposals affecting registered common land at Felton Common. A partnership comprising Bristol Airport Action Network (BAAN) and Save Felton Common has launched a fundraising campaign to support legal and expert advice from Leigh Day Solicitors in relation to the airport’s latest expansion…
High Court refuses application to lift automatic suspension under Procurement Act 2023
The High Court has refused to lift an automatic suspension under the Procurement Act 2023, in the first such case to be decided. Commenting on the outcome, Stephen Kosmin and Oliver Jackson of 11KBW, who acted for parking contractor Parkingeye against Velindre University NHS Trust and Cardiff & Vale University Health Board, said: “The judgment…
From McDonald’s to Midwife – Lucy’s Story
Merthyr Tydfil local, Lucy, has always dreamed of becoming a midwife. After leaving school, she started her working life at McDonald’s, but her ambition to support women and families through pregnancy and birth never left her. It was her own birth experience at Prince Charles Hospital – with many of the colleagues she works alongside…
Welsh Conservatives Set Out Plan To Raise Standards In Education
Schools in Wales are underperforming and underfunded. Despite the Welsh Government receiving around 20% more funding per head than elsewhere in the UK, less is spent per pupil, and outcomes continue to lag behind. International league tables show that under Labour, propped up by Plaid Cymru, Wales has the worst-performing education system in the UK,…
THE DEADLY PRICE OF PARTNERSHIP: Labour and Plaid Fail the NHS While 1-in-4 Welsh People Wait for Care
With only three days to go until the Senedd election, devastating new NHS figures have laid bare a health service in freefall. Despite years of “co-operation” between Labour and Plaid Cymru, targets are being missed, waiting lists are ballooning, and Welsh patients are facing delays nearly 24 times worse than those in England. Broken Promises,…
Community Campaign for Aberaman Centre Gains Momentum
Residents in Aberaman are continuing to push for improved community facilities, following growing local support and recent developments involving both local and national representatives. A petition calling for better community provision in the area has now been signed by 234 residents, highlighting the strength of feeling within the community. The matter has been raised with…