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Brand-new electric tram trains that will revolutionise transport across the South Wales valleys have been unveiled at their new £100 million depot at Taff’s Well. As part of the South Wales Metro project being delivered by Transport for Wales, the light rail vehicles are the first to be introduced in Wales, operating on both electric […]

As schools break up across Rhondda Cynon Taf for the summer, many young people will be looking at ways to fill their time. With results from the National Survey for Wales indicating that 24% of 16 to 24 year olds took part in volunteering activities between 2022 and 2023, a number of young people may […]

A Ferndale man who opens doors for adults with a learning disability into nature, environment and heritage is in line for recognition after being nominated in the ‘outstanding individuals’ section of the 2023 National Lottery Awards.The National Lottery Awards are the annual celebration of the ordinary individuals and organisations who do extraordinary things with the help […]

Travel training for learners who find it difficult to use public transport with confidence, including those with additional needs, is helping to teach the key skills needed to travel independently on the bus each day. Our Independent Travel Training Co-ordinator works with schools and colleges to identify those learners who might benefit from participating in […]

British Transport Police, is urging parents and carers across Wales and the borders areas to warn children and young people of the dangers of trespassing over summer holiday period. As schools close, officers want to remind children and young people of the dangers of being trackside and not to make train tracks their playground. The […]

Officers are appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault against a man on a train in the South Wales valleys.   The incident happened at around 12.50pm on Saturday 1 July on the Aberdare to Cardiff Central service, between Penrhiwceiber station and Abercynon station. The victim walked past a group of people.  A man within the group […]

Ann Clwyd who was the Cynon Valley’s Member of Parliament for over three decades has died at the age of 86. An official statement on her social media account says: “Ann died peacefully at her home in Cardiff last night, 21 July 2023, with her family and cats around her. She will be remembered as […]

We were pleased to welcome family and friends of Howard Griffiths and Alun Jones to the unveiling of name plaques on our two main studios at our complex in Rhydyfelin to honour and remember their dedication and contribution to GTFM and our Community over many years.   Howard volunteered with GTFM for over 20 years […]

An agreement that will enable £8m of outside funding to be secured from the Cardiff Capital Region to demolish and remediate the large derelict Cwm Coking works site in Beddau, making it ready for future development, has been authorised by Cabinet Members.  On Monday, July 17, RCT Council’s Cabinet approved an agreement between the Council and […]

The Welsh Rugby Union has revealed its home, and alternate, Rugby World Cup 2023 kit for the Senior Men’s Squad heading to France this October. Inspired by the Welsh National Anthem, ‘Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau’, which features on the shirts themselves, the reveal event took place at the Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd, in […]

Environmental charity Keep Wales Tidy has unveiled this year’s Green Flag Award winners – the international mark of a quality park or green space. Meadow Street Community Garden and Woodland in Treforest has achieved the coveted Green Flag Community Award in recognition of its high environmental standards, cleanliness, safety, and community involvement. The land on […]

The Trivallis roadshows are back and better than ever and are thrilled to be bringing the fun back to your community.  This year there will be lots of of free fun for the kids to get involved with, with circus activities, arts and crafts, face painting, sports activities and more. There will be a range […]