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In an inspiring visit to Porth Community School on December 14, Welsh Government Minister for Education, Jeremy Miles, joined students on their Super Skills Day and met with students involved in a charitable initiative.  Students in years 7, 8 and 9 participated in a ‘Super Skills Day’ where they were challenged to become ethically informed […]

Customers looking for some winter sunshine or a magical Christmas getaway will be able to travel easily from Cardiff Airport. The whole airport’s been full of Christmas colour and cheer, as the team’s put on their best and worst festive jumpers, all in aid of raising money for the British Heart Foundation. Whether it’s a […]

Transport for Wales has announced the Treherbert railway line will reopen to passengers in February 2024, following a huge upgrade as part of the South Wales Metro project. Transport for Wales (TfW) and partners have removed some of the oldest railway infrastructure in Wales, and replaced it with a modern, brand-new signalling system including the […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has approved the adoption of the Aberdare Town Centre Strategy which outlines investment themes and a future vision for the town. The draft version was revised using important feedback from a recent consultation.  In July 2023, Cabinet Members agreed to consult residents on a draft strategy for Aberdare Town Centre, […]

Three teenagers who were killed after a car collided with a bus in Coedely, South Wales, have been named by police. 18-year-olds Morgan Smith and Jesse Owen and Callum Griffiths, 19, were declared dead at the scene. Two others have sustained life-threatening injuries. Daniel Chalfont said on Facebook he was “literally broken” following the death […]

£5 million has been awarded to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), with the aim of reducing health inequality and improving wellbeing.   Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has been successful in its bid to become a Health Determinants Research Collaboration (HDRC). The collaboration, co-led by the Wales […]

All work to install a new pedestrian crossing point in Llanharan has been completed, and has now established a safer place for residents to cross the busy main road in the centre of the community.  Following requests from Elected Members and the community to improve pedestrian safety in the area, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has […]

A consultation on proposals to strengthen how animal activities are regulated in Wales, which will improve animal welfare has been published today.  A number of animal activities are currently not regulated, or regulations are no longer fit for purpose. Strengthening such licensing would enhance and protect animal welfare, with a statutory licensing scheme setting minimum […]

Ryanair has added two new routes and extra flights to Spain to their summer 2024 schedule from Cardiff Airport. The largest airline in Europe will be increasing their services to Malaga, whilst adding two new routes to Alicante and Tenerife. This is in addition to popular destinations Faro and Dublin. Spencer Birns, CEO at Cardiff […]