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From Monday 1st April 2024, Stagecoach will introduce new fares across South Wales. Almost all the money received in fares goes towards paying for the day-to-day running of services as well as investing in improvements such as new vehicles and funding new routes and services. It also covers additional costs including paying government taxes which […]

Youngsters from Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School are hopeful of a podium finish as they set off to Rosslyn Park’s National Schools Sevens competition this week. The school, which has had a great degree of success on the rugby field, is taking more than 48 youngsters who will compete playing across four teams in […]

An innovative animation on public spending, co-produced by young people for young people has been published by the Welsh Government. The animation and accompanying leaflet were created by a group of 11 to 25 year-olds from across Wales and aims to describe what the Welsh Government is doing to improve funding choices and the way […]

Deputy Climate Change Minister Lee Waters has announced that support for the bus industry in Wales will continue with £39m confirmed for the year ahead. The Deputy Minister with responsibility for transport said the funding would be provided through a new ‘Bus Network Grant’. The grant will be made available to local authorities to secure […]

Two men have received a Football Banning Orders and suspended prison sentences following an assault at the Cardiff City Stadium during last season’s South Wales derby. The victim was a Swansea City fan who was sat with a group of friends in the home end among Cardiff City fans on April 1, 2023. When Swansea […]

An adventurous little dog scaled the highest peak in South Wales to raise money for the rescue centre that’s been taking care of him for the last three years. Five-year-old terrier Yoko was taken in by the RSPCA in February 2021 and has been patiently waiting for a forever home ever since. The team at the RSPCA’s Cotswolds Dogs & […]

For the seventh year running Pennant Walters has committed to supporting Cambrian RFC as it aims to reduce costs to families involved in the club. The local energy company has been a long-term supporter, sponsoring the junior section of the club, Cambrian Coltz, and has this year provided a donation which ensures all registered players […]

The Minister for Education and Welsh Language has announced additional funding of half a million pounds for the National Eisteddfod and the Urdd Eisteddfod, to make this year’s festivals accessible to lower income families. £350,000 will be provided to the National Eisteddfod and £150,000 to the Urdd as one-off funding to enable families and individuals […]

Staff and pupils in Pontyclun have welcomed Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet Member for Education on a recent visit – to celebrate the progress being made towards constructing their brand new primary school building by 2025.  Councillor Rhys Lewis visited Pontyclun Primary School on Friday, March 1, where the brand new facilities are being constructed […]

Helpu, the leading men’s mental health hub for Wales, has partnered UK Men’s Sheds Association and Pontypridd Men’s Shed to produce a compelling campaign film which promotes the benefits of Social Prescribing Day which is observed annually on March 14th. Social Prescribing Day aims to raise awareness about the benefits of social prescribing in healthcare, […]

CRT Hwb Cana has been revealed to be on the shortlist for the prestigious RICS Awards for Wales in the Community Benefit category. The RICS Awards is organised by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors with regional finals taking place across the UK in May/June with winners progressing to the UK-wide finals in October. CRT […]

Survey work carried out by Trivallis housing association on its properties in the Hirwaun area has identified issues with the roofs and ceilings connected to the material used in building called RACC (Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete). The surveyor has identified a “critical risk” to two properties, but 38 other Trivallis properties have the same design. Trivallis […]