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The Devils became only the second British team ever to win the IIHF Continental Cup, beating Grenoble 6-1 at Vindico Arena to take the prize with an unbeaten record in the final round. Tyler Busch opened the scoring for the Devils 5:17 into the first period when he finished off a goal mouth pass from […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet will consider a draft Budget Strategy proposed by officers following Welsh Government’s provisional Local Government settlement, and Members could agree for it to be the focus of the next phase of consultation.  The provisional Local Government settlement on December 11 indicated that Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive a 4.8% funding […]

An additional £1.5m is set to be provided for warm hubs across Wales which provide a welcoming and safe space for people of all ages. The hubs offer a safe place where people can meet, get advice, and stay warm, helping communities of all ages through challenging times. Many warm hubs provide practical help with […]

The second phase of repair works to drainage infrastructure in Mountain Ash will start next week – focusing on Stream Street, High Street and Pryce Street. The work will start from Monday, January 20, and will include repairing sections of piping where required, along with rebuilding manholes. Temporary traffic management will be needed at some of the […]

The Rhondda Tunnel Society has applied for planning permission to expose the buried tunnel entrance at Blaencwm at the head of the Rhondda Fawr Valley. At just under 2 miles long, the tunnel was opened in 1890 to transport Rhondda coal to the ports of Swansea Bay for export. In 1968 it had to be […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has submitted planning applications for two exciting hydro-electric schemes in Treforest and Aberdare, which both put forward innovative proposals to contribute to the Council’s carbon reduction targets. The respective schemes are planned for the Treforest Weir and Dare Valley Country Park, with the Council proposing an investment in new infrastructure that […]

Estyn, the education and training inspectorate for Wales, will lead a review to understand how Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) is currently used in schools across Wales. The review will examine current use of Gen AI tools and explore the potential benefits to schools, while also considering the challenges they may pose. The first phase […]

“Feel the hwyl. Only in Wales” – Visit Wales’ latest campaign – officially kicks off today with a call to visitors from far and wide to celebrate and experience joyful and fun moments unique to Wales. ‘Hwyl’ has no direct translation in English, but describes a deep state of joy that comes from being totally […]

Over £1.2m of grant funding will help tackle litter across Wales and clean up our streets. This extension of grant funding was confirmed today by Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change, Huw Irranca-Davies. The Welsh Government Local Environment Quality Funding helps Keep Wales Tidy support community groups, volunteers and local authorities right across […]

A work scheme will begin next week to rectify damage to a large wall in Cilfynydd, which requires necessary traffic management over the weeks ahead. The masonry retaining wall is located between Cilfynydd Road and the A470 – with the pictured section of the structure needing to be rebuilt. It sustained the damage during a […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Police are working in partnership to educate people  on the dangers of illegal off-roading on coal tips, the damage this causes to  tip drainage systems, and the danger this poses to the public and are looking for your help to report these incidents. Works to remediate the Tylorstown […]

Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn have returned to school in style this week, by moving into fantastic new facilities that are fit for the 21st Century. It follows completion of the Council and Welsh Government’s major investment in Welsh Medium primary education for the Rhondda Fach. The Ferndale school’s first day […]