An evaluation report into the £5million spent on Pontypridd railway station has shown that as yet there has been little to no benefit from the project as planned service improvements elsewhere have not been implemented The "turn back" project was financed partly by European money and partly by Welsh Government. As well as general station improvements it…
Recycling has just got even easier, thanks to the opening of a brand new, first of its kind, Community Recycling Centre (CRC) in Llantrisant. The new 100% recycling facility is being delivered as part of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s ongoing commitment to continue to increase recycling rates in the County Borough. Thanks to the opening…
Get ready to celebrate the festive season in style in Rhondda Cynon Taf! FREE family events FREE parking and loads to see, do and enjoy are on offer this Christmas. With just five weeks to go until Christmas Day, we are showcasing all there is to offer this Christmas in our lovely county borough, which is home…
Budding young chef Megan Lewis certainly knows her way around a kitchen, having reached the semi-finals of the BBCTV Junior Bake Off competition. Her culinary skills are being beamed into millions of homes nationwide as she creates mouth-watering delights which she hopes will continue to impress the judges. Megan, a Year 8 pupil at Tonyrefail Comprehensive School,…
The Neighbourhood Policing Team in Talbot Green recently secured a Closure Order on a private property, in Heol Miles, after receiving numerous complaints from members of the public about overt drug dealing in and around the house. Police Sergeant Darryl Phillips said: "We have worked extremely hard, along with our partners in Rhondda Cynon Taff…
The Welsh Liberal Democrats have rounded upon Labour’s economic record after new figures show that Wales is the only part of the UK where average wages are decreasing. The Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings shows that average weekly wages in Wales decreased by 0.1% this year, the only region of the UK to show…
As a TV show filmed in Wales is cancelled after one season, Welsh Conservatives have raised questions over the future of Dragon Studios in Pencoed. In September, Labour’s Business Minister announced the Welsh government had worked closely with accountants to secure the lease for Fox 21 Television Studios at the Welsh site. The…
A new ward for young people with serious mental health disorders will be officially opened by the Health and Social Services Minister Mark Drakeford at Ty Llidiard in Bridgend later today (November 19th). Ty Llidiard is an adolescent mental health unit providing care for up to 15 young people aged 12-18. In addition to the…
Welsh Conservatives have renewed calls for an end to Labour’s tuition fees subsidy, as a new report highlights the huge amounts of money leaving Wales for England. In a report published today, the University and College Union (UCU) concludes that ‘Welsh taxpayers pay a premium of 9% to enable Welsh students to study in…
384,0562 people who provide unpaid care for a disabled, seriously-ill or older loved one in Wales save the state £8.1 billion a year – almost doubling in 15 years.The report, Valuing Carers 2015 – the rising value of carers’ support, is the third in a series looking at the value of carers’ support to the UK economy….
