Author: Gavin

The major mountainside repairs at Rhigos Mountain Road are now entering their final few days. The Council can confirm that substantial work completion, and the reopening of the road, is still on course for Friday, November 22. However, the reopening date is subject to the weather conditions with snow and ice potentially impacting work and causing […]

A Tonypandy man has been sentenced for stirring up racial hatred. Daffron Williams, 41, from Clydach, Tonypandy, posted racist messages on Facebook between July 19 and August 11 this year.  He was today jailed for two years at Cardiff Crown Court. Detective Constable Georgina Prince said: “I hope this case sends a very clear message […]

In a powerful display of community strength, the residents of Cae Fardre in South Wales have taken ownership of their neighbourhood, driving down anti-social behaviour (ASB) by 63%. In partnership with Trivallis, South Wales Police, and Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCT CBC), residents have shown how communities can bring about real change when […]

Electric ‘tri-mode’ trains have been introduced to passenger services for the first time as part of the South Wales Metro. They will be introduced on the Valley lines in South Wales for the first time ever signifying a huge moment in the delivery of the next phase of the South Wales Metro. They will enter […]

Cardiff Airport teams have raised £5008.50 for British Heart Foundation Cymru. Between July 2023 and June 2024, a charity quiz night and online raffle were organised by Airport colleagues, while some stomped through the ‘Steptember’ challenge. The team also raised funds through other Christmas raffles, staff donations and passengers donated foreign and sterling cash in […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced details of support for the community over the Winter period, with support for food banks, Winter Welcome Centres and not-for-profit organisations. The return of the Winter Welcome Centres will build on the success of these facilities which have been helping the local communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf over the […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced that cheaper bus travel will once again be applied across Rhondda Cynon Taf over the upcoming festive period – with a maximum single fare of £1 being applied to local journeys in December 2024. The subsidised cost for bus journeys will apply for the entire month, from Sunday, December […]

Contactless tap in, tap out ‘Pay As You Go’ rail payment option has now been extended to a further nine stations between Pontypridd and Cardiff Bay from Monday 4 November. Making it faster, easier and cheaper to travel, Transport for Wales launched the scheme in January on journeys between Cardiff Central, Newport and Pontyclun. It […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has provided planning consent for a street art mural to be created on Aberdare Library, as a fitting backdrop to the nearby Cynon Valley Armed Forces Memorial Garden. It will explore many themes, including remembering Armed Forces personnel, the civilian war time effort, the military, and the Cynon Valley’s heritage. The […]