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Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional wildlife to parts of the Afan and Rhondda Valleys have written and performed a catchy song about the important work. It’s available on YouTube and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/PowerofthePeatbogs   https://youtu.be/UxMSSuSeUjk Since the Lost Peatlands Partnership Project funded by […]

Transport for Wales (TfW) recorded the largest rise in passenger numbers out of all the UK’s train operators this spring, up 27% on the previous year. Newly published data shows that between April and June this year, 7.6 million journeys were made on TfW services compared to 6 million in the same period the previous […]

Driver training for Transport for Wales’ brand-new tri-mode trains is progressing well ahead of their planned introduction later this year. The Class 756 trains, built by Stadler, are now regularly being seen on the network in South Wales as drivers complete their final training ahead of their introduction into passenger service over the coming months. […]

Work has begun in homes on the Gower Estate to remedy safety issues posed by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The solution which will be implemented by Trivallis housing association involves installing a safety deck across the ceilings of all upper-floor rooms in each home. This deck will ensure the stability and security of the […]

British air freight carrier, European Cargo, has confirmed its investment plans to open a new base in Wales Cardiff Airport is thrilled a new regular air freight service between China and Wales will be starting, thanks to European Cargo and the launch of its second UK base. The new base launches on 16 October 2024. […]

Young people in Tonyrefail are working with the celebrated graffiti artist ‘Tee2Sugars’ to create a vibrant and colourful mural that celebrates Wales and their community. The exciting project is funded by the Council, linked to a local footbridge replacement that was completed earlier this year. A group of pupils from Tonyrefail Community School has helped […]

The annual Remembrance Sunday event to commemorate British service members who have died in wars and other military conflicts since the onset of World War I, will take place in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd on Sunday 10th November. As always, people from across Rhondda Cynon Taf are invited to come together and pay their respects to the brave […]

Planning consent is now granted for a small kiosk, selling food and drink to take away, to be built within the redeveloped former bingo hall site in Pontypridd – enabling Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to begin the process of securing a tenant to operate the new amenity. Full permission for the unit was granted by […]

Tough measures to tackle alcohol and intoxicating substance related anti-social behaviour in Rhondda Cynon Taf have been extended by three years. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet have agreed to extend the existing Alcohol-related Public Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), which has been in place across the County Borough for SIX years after 95%* of residents said […]

Over the past months, Transport for Wales has increased its engineering work along the Coryton line in preparation for electrifying the line in early November 2024. This marks a significant milestone in the South Wales Metro programme and will allow TfW to introduce new trains on the Coryton line from spring 2025. In preparation for […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has started a consultation into proposals to decommission Ferndale House and Cae Glas residential care homes. The process will engage directly with residents, their families and care home staff, while also offering opportunities for the public to find out more and have their say.  In September, Cabinet agreed with officer recommendations […]

KLM’s winter schedule for this season runs from October 27, 2024, to March 30, 2025. KLM’s network includes 155 destinations, 89 in Europe and 66 intercontinental via its hub in Amsterdam Airport Schiphol. New to the network is the previously announced American destination, Portland. Additionally, KLM offers 15% more seats to destinations in India compared to […]