16 jobseekers competing for every vacancy in WalesWalesOnlineAnd there were seven jobseekers for each available post In Rhondda Cynon Taff, where there were 6982 claimants but just 993 vacancies. Ed Cox, director of the think-tank IPPR North (Institute for Public Policy Research), said more must be done to help ...and more »

Green light for flood alleviation scheme in RhydyfelinNews WalesThe balance of funding will come from Rhondda Cynon Taff Council who are the scheme promoters and expect to start work on the project later this month. The scheme is to address a long standing flooding problem in the Glyntaf Farm Estate and Sycamore ...

edie.netWelsh Government approves flood grantedie.netThe balance of funding will come from scheme promoters Rhondda Cynon Taff Council, which has estimated flooding occurs on average every four years. Work is expected to start later this month. The scheme will provide improved flood protection to around ...

Campaign launched to transform regional rugbyWalesOnlineThe Celtic Warriors, which was one of the five original regions of the Welsh regional rugby era, was initially set up in 2003 for fans in Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Bridgend. Welsh internationals Gethin Jenkins, Gareth Thomas, Richard Parks ...and more »

Strong Wind And Flood Risk IssuedBuild.co.ukThe Environment Agency said on Tuesday there was a medium risk of river and surface water flooding across parts of south Wales on Tuesday, namely Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and southwest Powys (areas ...and more »

Strong Wind And Flood Risk Issued4ni.co.ukThe Environment Agency said on Tuesday there was a medium risk of river and surface water flooding across parts of south Wales on Tuesday, namely Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Merthyr Tydfil and southwest Powys (areas ...and more »

Figures reveal most visited websites by council staff across Wales include ...WalesOnlineA spokeswoman for Rhondda Cynon Taff council said: “Staff are allowed to access the web through the council's internet connection, but only in strict accordance with our internet usage policy and outside of core working hours, such as lunchtimes.and more »

Wales battered by storms as winds reach 93mph in GwyneddWalesOnlineAn Environment Agency Wales spokesperson said: "Some heavy and prolonged rain is to be expected, particularly across the hills of south Wales, the Brecon Beacons and much of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taff and Merthyr Tydfil, ...

Honours: Order of the British Empire, Civil - MBE - The IndependentSan Francisco Luxury News(Rhondda Cynon Taff) * David Richard Honeywill. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the local community. (Exeter, Devon) * Wing Cdr Martin Richard Hooker. Grade C2, Ministry of Defence. (Suffolk) * Miss Emma Mary Constance Hope.and more »

Telegraph.co.ukNew Year Honours 2012: full list of recipientsTelegraph.co.uk(Rhondda Cynon Taff) David Richard Honeywill. For services to the Fire and Rescue Service and the local community. (Exeter, Devon) Wing Cdr Martin Richard Hooker. Grade C2, Ministry of Defence. (Suffolk) Miss Emma Mary Constance Hope. Shoe Designer.New Year Honours List 2012: Full List Of Honoured Cultural FiguresHuffington Post UKall 16 news articles »

On-street booze ban is by public demandWalesOnlineThe move was made after a report showed alcohol and anti-social behaviour were the biggest cause for concern in the Rhondda Cynon Taff. A whopping 91% of the people questioned in Aberdare town centre reported witnessing drunken behaviour in the town.

Mirror.co.ukTony Blair pays tribute to Sue Carroll – one of his fiercest criticsMirror.co.ukLinda and Graham Williams, Porth, Rhondda Cynon Taff SHE will be missed for the human touch in her writing. She connected with the person in the street. Dave Pithie, Birmingham I AM devastated at the death of Sue, not just because she was a Geordie ...

Special Christmas treat for Barry girl Ellie!Barry and District NewsSanta's special helpers this year were Miss Wales, 22-year-old Sara Manchipp from Port Talbot; 18-year-old Alice Ford from Radyr who is Miss Cardiff; and 16-year-old Fallon Robinson from Aberdare who is Miss Rhondda Cynon Taff. ...

Tough new measures to remove booze from streetsWalesOnlineThe move was made after a report showed alcohol and anti-social behaviour were the biggest cause for concern in the Rhondda Cynon Taff. A whopping 94% of the 323 people questioned in Pontypridd town centre reported witnessing drunken behaviour in the ...

Cash boost for Valleys projectCampaign SeriesThe money has been awarded to Welsh Housing Aid Limited's Valley Inclusion Project, run in the Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff areas. It will provide people with support on issues such as improving living conditions, money management and access to ...and more »

Cash boost for Valleys projectSouth Wales ArgusThe money has been awarded to Welsh Housing Aid Limited's Valley Inclusion Project, run in the Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff areas. It will provide people with support on issues such as improving living conditions, money management and access to ...and more »

suedkurier.deHochkonjunktur für Naschkatzensuedkurier.deDa fehlen nur noch die Rentiere: Auch in den walisischen Partnerstädten der Verwaltungseinheit Rhondda Cynon Taff lässt Santa Clause nicht mehr lange auf sich warten. Mit einem stimmungsvollen Weihnachtsmarkt mit Holzhütten und dem Dorf des ...

Brückenbauer beim Rathaussuedkurier.deRavensburg ist mit den Städten Montélimar in Frankreich, Rivoli in Italien, Vara~din in Kroatien, Rhondda Cynon Taff in Wales und Coswig in Sachsen partnerschaftlich verbunden. Über den Gemeindeverband mittleres Schussental besteht darüber hinaus eine ...

Top 300: Developing mobile apps to strengthen Welsh businessesWalesOnlineOne such company who has been able to take advantage of CEMAS' business support programme is C-ToolZ, an SME based in Rhondda Cynon Taff, who produce and sell specialist software to the power industry and have developed software that assists with the ...

Conwy gets £17.95m for area schools projectNorth Wales Weekly NewsHe stormed: “Under the 21st Century Schools Programme the Welsh Government plans to award Anglesey just £7.9m and Conwy £17.95m, compared to £160m for Rhondda Cynon Taff and £137m for Cardiff. “Whilst any cash to improve and build new schools is to be ...and more »