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The Queen has died aged 96, Buckingham Palace has announced. Queen Elizabeth II was the longest-reigning monarch in British history and the world’s oldest head of state. On her death, the Queen’s eldest son and heir, Charles, the former Prince of Wales, has become King of the United Kingdom and 14 Commonwealth realms. No official […]

A man from Nelson caught with cocaine and cash after he was spotted acting suspiciously in Pontypridd by a local police officer has been jailed. Levi Thomas, 25, of Heol Morien, Nelson was driving a black Range Rover when he was suspected of carrying out a drug deal in Treforest on 14th May, 2022. The […]

Join Julian John from Mind Cymru talking to Gareth Williams about the effects the Cost of living crisis can have on your mental health. Part 1 Part 2 Find out more about money and how it effects your mental health and how to contact Mind Cymru by clicking here

As children go back to school, First Minister Mark Drakeford and leader of Plaid Cymru Adam Price have welcomed the start of the expansion of free school meals to primary school children in Wales. Whole classes of children in primary schools across Wales are enjoying free school meals together for the first time from the […]

Around 200 Cynon Valley residents descended on Cynon Linc in Aberdare this weekend to protest the cost-of-living crisis. The rally was organised by local MP Beth Winter and included speeches from Union Leaders Mark Serwotka and Shavanah Taj, as well as Council Leader Andrew Morgan, CEO of Age Connects Morgannwg Rachel Rowlands and Jason Richards […]

Travel disruption is expected today for parts of England and Wales that find themselves under a yellow thunderstorm warning. The Met Office says delays to train services are likely, while driving conditions could be treacherous. Flooding is possible, with up to 80mm of rain tipped to fall in three hours in some places, and there’s […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have announced the return of their popular Careers Fair, which is set to take place at the Sobell Leisure Centre in Aberdare on Wednesday, September 21 between 10am-4pm. A ‘quiet hour’ is available 3pm-4pm. If you’re looking for a fresh start, a career change, or starting your working life, there’s something for […]

A vulnerable 101-year-old, who was defrauded of £329,000 by a trusted carer, will have the entire sum returned to her under the Proceeds of Crime ACT (POCA). As a result of the determined efforts of the Officer in the Case, financial investigator DC Claire Bennett, the Cardiff victim will also receive an additional £116,000 to […]

The fund has awarded funds for several defibrillators with community groups and buildings in first few years but recognising that we could be more proactive we approached Calon Heart Screening and Defibrillators Wales and working with them we have funded the installation of 78 public access defibrillators across the fund area. Calon Hearts working with […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has provided an update on work to repair a retaining wall at High Street, Llantrisant. Full day-time road closures (9am-3.30pm) are required on weekdays starting from September 7, as the scheme nears completion. Work continues to undertake necessary and essential emergency repairs to the large wall following its deterioration. Specialist contractors […]

Wrestling fans heading to Cardiff for the historic ‘Clash at the Castle’ event at the Principality Stadium are being encouraged to plan their journeys carefully. Tens of thousands of wrestling fans are set to visit the Welsh capital on Saturday 3 September for the first major wrestling stadium event in the UK for 30 years. […]

Pontypridd RFC have announced the signing of Fijian star Nikola Matawalu as player/skills coach from French Top 14 side Racing 92. The 33 year old who can play scrum-half or wing has had a glittering career and lists Glasgow Warriors and Bath amongst some of his former clubs as well as winning 41 international caps […]