Operation Milkman: £1.8 million in potential penalties for overloaded vehicle operators
Welcome to the first of our regular enforcement updates – where we’ll share: Our priority is to keep everyone protected from unsafe vehicles and drivers and we conduct investigations into non-compliance issues as part of our ongoing enforcement activity. We want to share a recent court case with you that demonstrates what happens where non-compliance is detected, so you can see what action we…
A man has been jailed after being found with a Kinder Egg full of cocaine.
Corey Sutton, 19 from Tonyrefail was sentenced to two years and four months in a Young Offenders Institute following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Wednesday July 8 at Swansea Crown Court where Sutton was found guilty off being concerned in the supply of cocaine, possession with intent to supply cocaine and possession of…
Goose Fouling Still Blights Aberdare Park Despite Green Flag Status as Council Announces New Management Strategy
Fresh concerns have been raised over the condition of Aberdare Park after residents described large areas of the historic Victorian park as being covered in goose droppings just weeks after it underwent its annual Green Flag inspection. During a visit to the park on 8 July, AberdareOnline observed extensive goose fouling on footpaths surrounding the…
Hot Jam Music CIC premiere original music videos written and performed by members of Valleys Veterans and Taf Ely Veterans Group.
Hot Jam Music CIC, based in the South Wales valleys are delighted to announce the premiere of two original music videos, on Sunday 12th July 2026, showcasing songs written and performed by local armed forces veterans. Veterans from Valley Veterans in Ton Pentre and Taf Ely Veterans group in Rhydfelin worked with Andy Mulligan and Sylvia Strand…
Women in Wales raise £16,000 for Wales Air Ambulance
Women in Wales has donated £16,000 to the Wales Air Ambulance to help transport its most vulnerable patients safely whilst providing lifesaving treatment. The Wales Air Ambulance will be using the donation to help pay for the fixtures and fittings to enable them to install a babypod on board their aircraft, which will make a…
South Wales Police and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council confirm next step for Pontypridd town centre
The Police and Crime Commissioner for South Wales, and Rhondda Cynon Taf Council have confirmed the next stage in plans to strengthen policing and regeneration in Pontypridd town centre. The former police station on Berw Road has now closed and will transfer to the Council as part of wider plans to bring forward a major…
Work to start on major flood alleviation scheme in Aberaman
Work will shortly begin on a major flood alleviation scheme for the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane area of Aberaman, following the Council’s successful funding application to Welsh Government. The £1.75 million scheme will help reduce flood risk in the local area by increasing drainage network capacity across the Cardiff Road and Maes-y-Ffynnon Lane catchments….
Welsh Ambulance Service asks public to help others by giving sufficient notice when cancelling journeys
The Welsh Ambulance Service is asking the public to give sufficient notice when cancelling bookings to its extremely busy Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service. The Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (NEPTS) handles tens of thousands of journeys to hospitals each month, taking patients for treatments such as oncology and dialysis. The service transports people from across Wales…
Wales Air Ambulance thanks Child of Wales Awards organisers and sponsors
Wales Air Ambulance Charity has thanked the organisers and sponsors of the Child of WalesAwards 2026 after being selected as one of the event’s chosen charities.Now in its fifth year, the Child of Wales Awards recognise children and young people whodemonstrate exceptional bravery, determination, fundraising, community spirit andsporting or creative excellence.The 2026 awards ceremony will…
Gas upgrade project progresses in Aberdare area
Gas emergency and pipeline service Wales & West Utilities is progressing well with its work to upgrade the gas pipes in the wider Aberdare area. Since May engineers have been working to upgrade the gas network which will help keep gas flowing safely and reliably to homes and businesses long into the future. The next…