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The storm names for the 2022/23 season have been announced by the Met Office, in partnership with Met Éireann and KNMI. Antoni, Betty and Cillian will be the first named storms for the group this year. Storm names chosen by Met Office, Met Éireann and KNMI. Last year, Storm Eunice was responsible for England’s record […]

The roll-out of the autumn Covid-19 booster has started in Wales with care home residents and staff across Wales the first to receive the vaccine. Everyone who is eligible for the autumn booster will be invited for a vaccination by their health boards. Invitations will be issued in order of vulnerability, with everyone eligible being offered […]

4th May Joining Adam Cleary as the special guest this week is Ponty flanker Sion Parry. Sion has been a standout performer for Pontypridd during the current campaign and has recently passed a half-century of appearances for the Club. He’ll be chatting to Adam about this Saturday’s match against Swansea as well as looking ahead […]

The jury in the trial of Ryan Giggs has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts on whether he attacked and controlled his ex-girlfriend and assaulted her sister. The former Manchester United footballer stood trial accused of assaulting his former partner, Kate Greville, causing actual bodily harm, and using controlling and coercive behaviour against her from August […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet will next week consider proposals to provide an overall funding package of £2.89million, to further support local families and residents who are likely to be affected by the Cost of Living crisis. A report to Cabinet at their meeting on Tuesday, September 6, will provide details of a proposed local Supplementary (Discretionary) […]

RHA Wales are set to build thirteen affordable apartments at 122-126 Dunraven Street in Tonypandy town centre.  The empty site was previously commercial premises on the ground floor with residential accommodation above. The building was demolished after being damaged by a fire. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council provided £148k to RHA Wales from Welsh Government’s Targeted […]

Following the driest five-month period in more than 40 years, Natural Resources Wales have extended the drought warning announced earlier this month for Pembrokeshire and parts of Carmarthenshire, to cover all of South and Mid Wales. While this may sound worrying, there are currently no concerns about drinking water supply and Public Health Wales is […]

As Wales’ natural environment continues to endure the impacts of the extended period of dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that South East Wales and parts of Mid Wales has moved into drought status. The decision to move these areas from prolonged dry weather status to drought status was agreed following the meeting […]

During the ‘Dyma Ni Yma/ Here We Are’ activities, Artis Community will be taking over areas of Ynysangharad park in Pontypridd on Saturday 3rd September between 10am and 4:30pm, alongside their partners, through a series of happenings, taster workshops, networking events and performance sharings – Which are all FREE of charge!!! Workshops will be held […]

South Wales Police have launched a new anti-social off-road team, called ASORT. The team ran an operation in the Cynon Valley and surrounding areas on Sunday August 21. During the operation, the team:- – Seized 4 illegal off-road bikes, with all riders going to court for no licence and/or no insurance – 1 stolen KTM motorcycle […]

Rugby fans are in for a treat with even more ways to enjoy the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations. The fixture dates for the 2023 TikTok Women’s Six Nations were announced today with extensive broadcast and digital coverage of the increasingly popular competition. The 2022 TikTok Women’s Six Nations Championship saw the arrival of TikTok […]

Dogs Trust Bridgend is searching for a new home for a 22-year-old dog, the oldest dog in their care, who loves listening to classical music. Ty, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Dalmatian Cross, is described as a ‘terrific older gentleman’ by the team at the rehoming centre who believe he may be the oldest dog Dogs […]