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Age Cymru is urging older people in Wales to make sure they have suitable photo ID so they can continue voting in polling stations and maintain their strong voice at all levels of government in Wales and the UK.  From 4 May 2023 everyone will be required to show photo ID to vote at polling […]

Wales & West Utilities is starting work to upgrade the gas network in the Cardiff Road area of Aberaman. The £300,000 investment work is essential to keep the gas flowing safely and reliably to local homes and businesses, keeping people warm for generations to come. The work starts on 27 March and is expected to […]

Five teams from Penywaun are hoping for a win as they take to rugby’s centre stage this week. The teams, from Penywaun’s Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun Comprehensive School, are competing amongst the very best in the UK as they take on teams in the National Schools Sevens at Rosslyn Park this week. The 60 youngsters will make the […]

Local radio station GTFM is giving a platform to local people and organisations to engage in issues important to the Rhondda Cynon Taf community. The popular local radio station, which has been providing the Rhondda Cynon Taf community with a diverse programme of mainstream pop and specialist interest music, local news and current affairs for […]

One of Wales’ most experienced broadcasters, Mark Powell has joined Rhondda Cynon Taf based radio station GTFM, to take over the well-established Sunday morning programme ‘The Retro Show’, following the death of former presenter Howard Griffiths just before Christmas. The show is one of the most listened to and most popular shows broadcast on Wales’ first […]

Slower driving speeds, increased levels of walking and cycling and minimal impact on journey times are among the key findings of a new report carried out in areas of Wales trialling the new default 20mph speed limit. The interim monitoring report uses data gathered from the Welsh Government’s eight first phase areas and has been published today […]

Aberdare Festival returns on Saturday 6th May 2023 so why not come and spend part of the bank holiday weekend in stunning Aberdare Park and enjoy all the entertainment on offer?  This year, the event will include celebrations for the Coronation of King Charles III.  The event runs from 11am – 5pm, entry is FREE and […]

Plans to refurbish the much-loved Muni in Pontypridd, using £5.3m secured from the first round of UK Government’s Levelling Up Fund, have reached another milestone in its delivery.  Final developed design elements for the Grade II listed buildings have been completed by Purcell, in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and partner organisation Awen Cultural […]

Head coach Warren Gatland has named his Wales senior men’s XV for the final round Guinness Six Nations match against France this Saturday at the Stade de France in Paris (KO 2.45pm GMT live on ITV and S4C). No 8 Taulupe Faletau will win his 100th Wales cap having made his debut against the Barbarians in […]

As the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt has today delivered his budget, Welsh politicians and organisations have responded. The budget is set to provide Wales with an additional £178m of funding over two years. Finance Minister Rebecca Evans said: “Today we saw a less than bare minimum Budget, which misses the big picture, at a time when […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has confirmed that it will officially take over the operation of Catherine Street Car Park in Pontypridd, starting from when the facility reopens on Monday, March 20.      During 2022, NCP decided to end its contract for the running of this private car park at short notice. Working with the facility’s […]

Mountain Ash and Pontypridd town centres has been crowned winners at the prestigious national ‘Let’s Celebrate Towns’ Awards, held in London, ranking them among the top eight towns in the UK. The awards, sponsored by Visa, in partnership with the British Retail Consortium, saw TWO Rhondda Cynon Taf towns achieving nationwide credit and recognition. Mountain […]