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In a statement, Dr Giri Shankar, Director of Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: “Public Health Wales is today (Thursday 26 May) confirming that a case of monkeypox has been identified in Wales. “We are working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Public Health Agency Northern Ireland, and we […]
Transport for Wales rail are warning services will continue to be impacted for the rest of 2022 as a result of the recent train collision with a mini digger near Craven Arms. The train – which was made up of three two-car Sprinter units – struck the mini digger at around 60 mph, causing major […]
The Royal Mint has produced its largest-ever coin in celebration of Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee – a unique 15-kilogram gold masterpiece commissioned by a private UK collector in recognition of Her Majesty’s historic 70-year reign. The coin, with a diameter of 220mm, is made of fine gold and has been hand-crafted to the […]
Some 40 years on from the Falklands Conflict, Paul Bromwell still vividly remembers his time in the South Atlantic, especially the day he lost 48 Comrades and friends during one incident. Now Chief Executive of the Valley Veterans, Mr Bromwell works closely with Rhondda Cynon Taf’s Council’s Armed Forces Veterans Service to help and support […]
Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade gas pipes along Tyntyla Road in the Ystrad area of Pentre next week. The £200,000 work, which starts on 30 May, is essential to keep the gas flowing safely to heat and power local homes and businesses. Wales & West Utilities has liaised with Rhondda Cynon […]
Cynon Valley MP Beth Winter today claimed that the Conservative Government are ‘happy for the cost-of-living crisis to continue’ as she published a report into Cost-of-Living crisis in Cynon Valley. The new report finds that 90% of people in Cynon Valley feel worse-off than they did at this time last year, and 81% of people […]
Andrew Jones recalls how community radio station GTFM brought ‘The Music of Your Life’ from the top of the hill to the people of Pontypridd… “I had heard a couple of twenty-eight-day Restricted Service Licence radio stations that had been set up in the Butetown area of Cardiff,” recalls Andrew Jones. “I thought that Glyntaff […]
The Royal Mint is celebrating The Duke of Cambridge’s 40th birthday with a commemorative £5 coin, featuring a portrait of His Royal Highness. The £5 coin has been unveiled ahead of The Duke’s milestone celebration next month, with a regal design which pays homage to the senior member of the Royal family, and second in […]
Zip World has announced it will open the world’s biggest four storey obstacle course in Rhigos. The popular activity and adventure brand revealed the huge plans for the brand-new Tower Climber, which is set to open on July 11, 2022. At 30 metres high, the new attraction will be the biggest of its kind in […]
Neighbours star Alan Fletcher has addressed his recent hair loss after fans shared concern over his health. The Australian actor, best known for playing silver fox Karl Kennedy on the long-running soap for almost three decades, recently shocked fans after appearing completely bald. The 65-year-old has now reassured his followers on social media by explaining […]
Public Health Wales is working with the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), Public Health Scotland, and Northern Ireland HSC Health Protection Agency to respond to UK cases of monkeypox. There are currently no cases of monkeypox identified in Wales. Richard Firth, Consultant in Health Protection for Public Health Wales, said: “We are working closely with […]
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is delighted to announce the Minor Injuries Unit (known as the MIU) will reopen at Ysbyty Cwm Cynon (YCC) fromTuesday May 24. It will be a phased reopening, for two mornings a week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) between 09:00 and 11:00. This will increase to three mornings a week by […]