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Two further reports under Section 19 of the Flood and Water Management Act 2010, relating to Storm Dennis, were published today. Covering Mountain Ash and Blaenllechau/Ferndale, they complete the 19 publications in total. As the Lead Local Flood Authority, Rhondda Cynon Taf Council must provide a factual account of what happened after each significant flood […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has secured significant funding from Welsh Government towards a major £1.4m flood alleviation scheme at Glenboi Road, that will upgrade the existing pumping station and reduce flood risk in the community. Welsh Government has recently confirmed its approval for the scheme, to vastly increase the capacity of the surface water pumping […]

Valleys Kids, a South-Wales based charity that helps people realise their potential, has rebranded this autumn to freshen their look after 44 years. As part of a recent transition, Valleys Kids has rebranded, launching a new logo and colour scheme to add a vibrancy to the brand while acknowledging their 40+ year history working within […]

Transport for Wales is continuing to move forward with the building of the South Wales Metro with major works being undertaken across the Core Valley Lines. From Tuesday 11 October to Thursday 3 November 2022, the railway line between Abercynon and Merthyr Tydfil will be closed to allow heavy engineering works to take place, as […]

Talented young schoolchildren and Cardiff Military Wives Choir will perform at Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s A Festival of Remembrance this year.  For the first time, the poignant and important event, held in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will take place at the Coliseum Theatre in Aberdare on Sunday, November 6. People of all ages […]

Among safety critical professions, nurses have seen the greatest decline in pay over the last decade in the UK. RCN Wales has opened its biggest ever strike ballot of NHS members across the country, urging them to vote in favour of strike action. The latest pay deal, coupled with the growing cost of living crisis […]

The Education Minister Jeremy Miles has announced £20m of funding for local authorities to improve or create inclusive spaces and facilities to support learners with Additional Learning Needs. The funding can be used, for example, to create quiet or sensory areas, upgrade or purchase new equipment such as specialist sensory aids, and for works to […]

Listen back to Cynon Valley Beth Winter talking with Gareth Williams about:- HM The Queen’s death The Labour Party Conference The Cost of Living Crisis The Cynon Valley Champions Award

A Pontypridd couple tied-the knot in a Star Wars themed church wedding led by Rev Charlotte Rushton dressed as Kylo Ren – son of Han Solo and Princess Leia. St Catherine’s Church, Pontypridd was transformed from a tradition Anglican church into a Star Wars inspired setting for the wedding of superfans Tina and Kevin Rankin. Leading the service was Star […]

Stagecoach South Wales bus driver Michael Evans has been awarded ‘UK Bus Driver of the Year’ in this year’s Bus Driver of the Year National Final. Michael, who works at Stagecoach Porth depot beat off stiff competition from bus drivers right across the country. Michael who lives in the Rhondda and is a grandad of six joined […]

With the first round of the FIM Supercross Championships taking place at Principality Stadium on October 8th, Westgate Street in the city centre will be closed between 3pm and 10pm on October 8thto allow those attending the event to safely enter and leave the stadium. Road closures With the gates of the Principality Stadium opening […]