Four more people have been convicted over the murder of Joanne Penney
Four more people have been convicted over the murder of a woman in Rhondda Cynon Taf in March last year. Police were called to an address at Llys Illtyd, Talbot Green, at 6.10pm on Sunday, March 9, 2025, where Joanne Penney was found seriously injured having been shot to the chest. Despite the best efforts…
“RCTCBC Consults Residents on Cycle Routes — But Not on Scrapping the Bypasses It Promised Them”
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC) has effectively cancelled the Ferndale–Tylorstown bypass — a road that was part of the council’s own previously committed transport plan — and replaced it with an active travel footpath for cyclists and walkers. Residents are understandably frustrated, as this was a promised commitment that has now been quietly…
First Minister Rules Out Wales-Wide Mobile Phone Ban In Schools
The First Minister has ruled out a Wales-wide ban on mobile phones in schools and says he will instead “empower schools” to set their own approach. In England, the government intends to pass a law so that schools must adhere to the guidance that all schools should be free of smartphones throughout the day. Additionally,…
Welsh council in breach of duty in 2014 Act over provision of respite care, High Court finds
The High Court has allowed a judicial review claim brought by the sister of a man who requires full-time care, finding that the local authority was in breach of its duties to provide care and support under the Social Services Well-being (Wales) Act 2014. In BNF v Newport City Council [2026] EWHC 1212 (Admin) (20 May 2026),…
The outdoor gym at Aberdare Park,
The outdoor gym at Aberdare Park, designed for teenagers as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Play Area Investment Scheme, is complete! Staff have been on site installing the equipment and it is set to be complete by the start of next week. The outdoor gym is the third and final phase of improvements at…
Rhondda Cynon Taf part of nationwide call for Tour de France volunteers
Residents in the County Borough can now register their interest in volunteering at next summer’s Tour de France, when the Grand Départ visits Rhondda Cynon Taf on July 4, 2027! Today marks the launch of a nationwide search to find 9,000 volunteers across Scotland, England and Wales, as the application portal officially opens. Officially known…
Welsh Conservatives: Plaid Government Must Act As Welsh Farmers Face ‘Perfect Storm’ Of Soaring Costs
The Welsh Conservatives have warned that dairy and beef farmers need support because of falling returns and increased costs for fuel and fertilisers, urging the Welsh Government to provide urgent support to safeguard the future of family farms. Responding to reports from the Farmers’ Union of Wales highlighting a “perfect storm” of rising input costs,…
Natasha Asghar Calls For Wales-Wide Investigation Into GP Contract Failings
Natasha Asghar has called for a Wales-wide investigation into health board contracts after Audit Wales highlighted a lack of due diligence in the awarding of GP contracts by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board. The Welsh Conservative Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care has written to the new Cabinet Minister for Health and Care, Mabon…
Modern industrial park continues to thrive as final unit occupied
The Council’s modern business unit development in Robertstown continues to go from strength to strength, with all 20 units now occupied by a total of 15 local companies – illustrating the demand for the scheme in the Cynon Valley. When completed in late 2022, the major investment brought a large area of unused land off…
Glorious sunshine this bank holiday weekend has seen thousands head for popular beaches and parks across south Wales.
Glorious sunshine this bank holiday weekend has seen thousands head for popular beaches and parks across south Wales. Unfortunately, a number of children have been reported missing to us by worried parents and guardians. We’re pleased to add that all children reported missing have been reunited with them and are safe. But it’s a distressing…