Aberaman PACT Meeting Draws a Good Turnout
The latest Aberaman PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meeting was well attended, with several local concerns raised. Parking on Fforchaman Road Inconsiderate parking by some residents on the main road through Cwmaman, especially Fforchaman Road, was a major topic. Tina Williams told the PCSOs she has received many complaints about parked vehicles stopping large vehicles…
Harry and Megan Tooze Murder Investigation Update:
Man, 87, no longer under investigation – forensic review continues Following a thorough review of evidence by detectives carrying out a forensic review of the murder of Harry and Megan Tooze in 1993, the 87-year-old man who was arrested in December, 2025, has been advised that he is no longer under investigation and has been…
Supporting Older People to Live and Age Well
Older residents in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being encouraged to find out more about the activities, services and community networks available locally as the Council marks International Day of Older Persons on Thursday, October 1. Celebrated around the world each year, International Day of Older Persons recognises the important contribution that older people make to…
How a Dutch ball sport is helping more Welsh communities get active 2026
It’s probably a sport you’ve never heard of, but Korfball – a Dutch ball sport incorporating elements of Netball and Basketball – is steadily growing in popularity across the UK. The sport is mostly played indoors and allows men and women to participate together. All ages and abilities can play Korfball, with the emphasis on improving fitness in a…
The Two-Minute Check Welsh HomeownersShould Do Before Paying a Builder’s Deposit
Nearly six in ten Welsh building firms with overdue accounts were insolvent, had beenstruck off or were facing strike-off within a year, according to new analysis by insolvencyfirm Clarke Bell.The research suggests homeowners in Wales can spot a higher-risk builder beforehanding over a large deposit simply by checking one date on the free Companies Houseregister.Clarke…
New Vaping Products Duty comes into effect
A new excise duty on vaping products has come into force in the UK today (1 October 2026) to reduce the affordability and appeal of vaping, especially to young people and non-smokers. Vaping Products Duty is charged at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid and will be paid by manufacturers, importers and warehousekeepers approved by…
Tonypandy man jailed for drugs offences
A man from Tonypandy has been jailed following a South Wales Police investigation. Kevin Walker, 65 from Tonypandy was sentenced to five year and 219 days following his conviction. The sentencing took place at Cardiff Crown Court on Thursday September 24 where Walker pleaded guilty to one count of concerned in the supply of cocaine…
Senedd backs Welsh Conservative call for Welsh defence industrial strategy
The Senedd has backed a Welsh Conservative motion calling for the creation of a dedicated Welsh defence industrial strategy. The motion calls on the Welsh Government to set out how Wales can maximise the jobs, investment and skills opportunities arising from increased UK defence spending, expand defence-related apprenticeships and technical education, and work with the…
ICO formally becomes the Information Commission as new board takes charge
The Information Commissioner’s Office has formally become the Information Commission, with Chief Executive Officer Paul Arnold describing the move to a board-led regulator as “the beginning of an important new chapter” for information regulation. The transition took effect on 30 September under governance arrangements introduced by the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA 2025),…
New grooming gang investigation in Wales
Commenting on the announcement that the Grooming Gangs Inquiry is launching a new investigation to “examine the sexual abuse and exploitation of children by grooming gangs and the response of organisations responsible for protecting children” in Wales, Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “I welcome the decision to include Wales in the…