2019

What’s the reason our towns are dying? As well as being hit by Internet shopping why are so many shops closing Business Rates is another reason and dilapidated and shabby shop fronts don’t help.   I see many shops in Aberdare are leasehold looking at what you have to pay for the lease per annum…

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board held its latest Board meeting on July 31st 2019 at Ynysmeurig House in Abercynon. This news bulletin sets out the key messages about healthcare provision across Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taf and Bridgend. You can read the full Board papers on our website but if you have any queries or questions…

In the previous post, Family silver, I wondered what exactly is planned for the Rhigos area with the arrival of Zip World. A question worth asking after ZW recently took on Greg Evans, a man whose background is in the storage of nuclear waste and offshore wind turbines. And not just him, for another recent recruit was Giles Alexander…

South Wales Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 32-year-old Jordan Moray from Aberdare.He was reported missing to us on 2 August and we are concerned for his welfare.Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting occurrence 1900284205

Investigation update We have charged a man with assault, affray, attempted criminal damage, and possession of a class C drug, following an incident which occurred in Taff Street on 1st August, 2019. Jason Vincent, 48, from Aberdare, appeared before Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates Court today (August 2nd, 2019) and was remanded into custody. Local Policing Inspector…

The Council has started to issue a ‘new-style’ concessionary travel card for use on buses across Wales to new applicants aged 60 or over, as well as those with a disability. Around 60,000 people in Rhondda Cynon Taf currently benefit from this offer. Transport for Wales, on behalf of Welsh Government, is working with all…

Gin lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of gins from the UK and overseas during a 17-day festival at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago.   The pub in High Street, Aberdare, will be serving gins from Sweden, USA and Moldova as well as gins produced in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.   The…

Gin lovers will have the opportunity to enjoy a selection of gins from the UK and overseas during a 17-day festival at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago.   The pub in High Street, Aberdare, will be serving gins from Sweden, USA and Moldova as well as gins produced in England, Scotland and Northern Ireland.   The…