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Cambrian Welfare 43-27 Nelson Cambrian Welfare rounded off a triumphant campaign as they came from behind to beat Nelson at Sardis Road and secure the Worthington’s Mid District Division One Cup. It bagged a second piece of silverware of the season for the Welfare, who had already been crowned champions of Division One East Central […]

This summer the UK’s leading end of life charity Marie Curie is calling on all trivia titans and quiz queens in Pontypridd to host a Big Summer Quiz and help the charity care for people living with a terminal illness.   Marie Curie’s Big Summer Quiz is a fun excuse for a get together and […]

Aberdare Park Road Races have announced a new community partnership with ‘Our Aberdare,’ a dynamic initiative dedicated to revitalizing Aberdare town centre and supporting local businesses. This collaboration aims to not only boost the profile of the Aberdare Park Road Races but also enhance the economic vitality of the Aberdare town centre, benefiting the entire […]

The construction phase to install the replacement Feeder Pipe Footbridge, located between Abercynon and Quakers Yard, is now underway. The works are anticipated to cause minimal disruption to local communities.  The footbridge is located on the county borough boundary between Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil, spanning the River Taff between Alexandra Place and Tram […]

Trivallis housing association has taken a decision to close its Fanheulog sheltered housing scheme in Talbot Green and find new permanent homes for all the residents. On Tuesday 14 May, Trivallis informed everyone living at Fanheulog of the need to permanently move them. Due to the poor condition and accessibility issues at Fanheulog, residents are being […]

Wattstown bagged the Rhondda derby bragging rights as they defeated 14-man Penygraig to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Division Three Cup at Sardis Road. Penygraig had won both league meetings between the rival clubs in Division Three East Central this season, but this time it was the Ducks who came out on top. Hooker Corey […]

Primary school pupils in Ynyswen are now able to enjoy fantastic new outdoor learning and play facilities at their school – following a significant investment by the Council that will also benefit the wider community.  Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Ynyswen has received an outdoor classroom and teaching space, a small play area, a green space, a […]

The UK’s ninth annual airport’s safety week has come to a successful end at Cardiff and St Athan airports. Both airports welcomed colleagues and partners to get an insight into day-to-day operations, including fire and airfield safety, between Monday 13 and Sunday 19 May. School children from St Athan Primary attended the opening day of activities. […]

Ferndale ended their season by picking up another piece of silverware as they defeated Tonyrefail in their Rhondda derby at Sardis Road to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Division Four Cup. The two sides had both beaten each other once in Division Four East Central this season, where Tonyrefail finished second and earned promotion while […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured £6.94m funding support from Welsh Government across its Active Travel and Safe Routes in Communities funds for 2024/25 – to help progress and deliver several schemes this year. The two funds are available for councils in Wales to bid to each year, with officers putting forward local schemes for […]

Aberdare Park Road Races have announced that the 2024 event will be a part of the prestigious King of the Roads series, broadcast on ITV4. This ground-breaking agreement with Greenlight TV will see Aberdare Park Road Races featured in two one-hour dedicated highlight episodes on ITV4 and ITVX offering viewers an immersive experience into the […]

Pontypridd’s Berw Road Car Park will close for one week from May 20. This is necessary for the facility to be deep-cleaned and other essential repair work to be carried out.  The public car park, located next to Pontypridd Police Station, will be closed from Monday, May 20, and is scheduled to reopen from Monday, May 27. […]