Author: Gavin

Cardiff City Supporters’ Trust – with support from Cardiff City Football Club – is holding a sixth collection this Christmas to help provide support for struggling individuals and families in the Pontypridd area. A food donation point will be set up from 12.30pm close to the Trust office, near Gate 5, before Cardiff City’sclash with […]

A new law has been laid before Parliament today, which could create the first smoke-free generation. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will cover all four UK nations, will see all young people born on or after 1 January 2009 unable to purchase any tobacco products. Smoking is a leading cause of preventable disease and, […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has confirmed that they have received the contractor Alun Griffiths’ latest progress update for the major Rhigos Mountain Road repairs. The final phase of work has proven extremely challenging, with a further 700 tonnes of rock needing to be removed and transported from the site, which was unexpected in the initial […]

South Wales Police Officers in Abercynon have been given extra powers to deal with youths causing anti-social behaviour in connection to a bonfire in Nant-Y-Fedw. The decision has been made following anti-social behaviour in the area tonight following the Local Authority having issued an enforcement notice to remove the unsafe bonfire. Superintendent Michelle Conquer said: […]

Passengers across South Wales will benefit from simpler, more flexible, and capped bus travel with a pay as you go payment system on Stagecoach buses. Those travelling on a Stagecoach service will now be able to tap their contactless card or device (smartphone or watch) on the ticket machine when boarding the bus and tap […]

Bring joy to a child this Christmas with a donation to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s annual Santa Appeal! Now in its twelfth year, the Santa Appeal has made a huge difference to thousands of children’s lives on Christmas Day. This is only possible thanks to the overwhelming support of people across Rhondda Cynon Taf and […]

The first phase of consultation for Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s 2025/26 Budget will soon start, after Cabinet agreed to continue its established two-phase approach from recent years – combining face-to-face meetings with digital engagement. Each autumn, the Council takes a comprehensive approach to inform the setting of the following year’s Budget, and engagement with residents […]

A new university term has begun for first-year students studying a three-year BA (Hons) Aviation Management course, delivered by Cardiff Met University, in partnership with Cardiff Airport and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Students have been given a warm Welsh welcome, behind the scenes insight into vital day-to-day operations and inspirational talks from Airport colleagues. The initial […]

Following the installation of drainage infrastructure, the main work to create 52 car park spaces at Treorchy Railway Station will get underway shortly – with minimal local disruption expected, as the facility is being built on unused land. The Council is supporting Transport for Wales to create the new Park and Ride facility on land […]