Aberdare’s Elise Marie Scaccia-Waters Selected as Miss South Wales Great Britain 2027 Finalist!
Elise Marie Scaccia-Waters, 20, from Aberdare, has been selected as a finalist for Miss South Wales Great Britain 2027, proudly representing her home region in the national Miss Great Britain competition. Since beginning her career in the property industry at just 17, Elise has continued to build her experience and pursue her ambitions, recently progressing…
New data reveals Rhondda Cynon Taf’s best-rated attraction is a country park near Aberdare
Dare Valley Country Park near Aberdare is the best-rated visitor attraction in Rhondda Cynon Taf, according to new research by web experts at SEO Backlinks, who ranked 10 of the county borough’s attractions by their Google reviews. The country park averages 4.68 stars from 1,727 reviews, ahead of Clydach Vale Country Park (4.64 from 767)…
Plaid Government challenged over delays to Welsh Defence College
The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives has challenged the First Minister to explain why the Welsh Government is dragging its feet over plans to establish a Defence Technical Excellence College in Wales. Darren Millar MS raised the issue during questions to the First Minister, warning that, with war raging in Europe and the threat from…
CTMUHB and Unite agree plan to resolve health visitor dispute
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) and Unite the Union have agreed a plan to resolve the industrial action that began in February 2026 in respect of health visitors. The resolution will see CTMUHB develop a new and distinct Band 7 Specialist Health Visitor role, with additional responsibilities and accountabilities beyond the existing Band…
Welsh Government consults on Community Right to Buy Scheme for Wales
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on proposals for a Community Right to Buy Scheme for Wales. The consultation sets out “how a new statutory right could give eligible community groups a meaningful opportunity to purchase certain assets when an owner decides to sell”, Siân Gwenllian MS, Cabinet Minister for Local Government, Housing…
Call to house homeless veterans this Christmas
The Leader of the Welsh Conservatives has called on the First Minister to ensure that homeless veterans across Wales are provided with accommodation this Christmas, following the UK Government’s announcement of funding to help house homeless veterans in England. Darren Millar MS has written to First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth urging the Welsh Government to…
Wales Air Ambulance pays tribute at National Service of Remembrance
The Wales Air Ambulance Charity has paid tribute to the service and sacrifice of the ArmedForces community at the Wales National Service of Remembrance in Cardiff.The annual ceremony is organised jointly by Cardiff Council and the Welsh Government inpartnership with The Royal British Legion. It took place at Alexandra Gardens, Cathays Park,Cardiff, on Sunday 8…
NRW celebrates Pembrokeshire river restoration, but what about the Cwmbach Community Wetlands?
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has announced a major restoration of the Afon Wern, a key tributary of the Cleddau River Special Area of Conservation. Through its Four Rivers for LIFE project, 500 tonnes of boulders were reintroduced along 650 metres of river to restore habitat, support wildlife and bring back more natural river processes. Contractors…
Safeguarding Week encourages communities to look beyond the obvious
Hidden harm is not always easy to recognise, but understanding possible signs, listening without judgement and knowing how to respond could help protect a child or adult who may be at risk. Safeguarding Week 2026 takes place from Monday, November 9, to Friday, November 13, with this year’s regional theme focusing on Hidden Harm in…
Aberdare Falls Silent: Hundreds Gather for Remembrance Sunday
Hundreds of people filled Victoria Square today for the Remembrance Sunday service at Aberdare Cenotaph, organised by the Aberdare Branch of the Royal Welsh Comrades’ Association. Veterans, serving personnel, families, youth groups and local residents came together in the heart of the town. Many wore poppies, and the crowd spread well beyond the Square into…