A man has been charged following an attack on two police officers in Pontypridd on Monday evening. Officers stopped to help a man who looked like he was in distress, however as they approached, he proceeded to then douse them in petrol and then violently threatened to set them alight. He was subsequently arrested following…
Faceup Cymru is helping to fund Tenovus Cancer Care’s Mobile Support Unit to deliver treatments for Cwm Taf Morgannwg UHB’s patients with head and neck cancer. Faceup Cymru, a charity set up by patients and aided by healthcare professionals, supports people who are managing and coming to terms with the diagnosis and treatment of head…
Commenting on the news that an ex-Welsh government minister is calling for the free entry policy to Wales’ museums to be reconsidered. Welsh Conservative Shadow Tourism Minister, Tom Giffard MS said: Charging people to visit museums “There should categorically be no conversation about charging people to visit museums in Wales. “The Labour Government are already…
The south Wales valleys would have had a scattered hill farming population without coal, are we heading backwards in Wales as far as enterprise new industry. Commenting on the news that the UK’s largest open cast coal mine is being closed, leaving nearly 200 employees redundant, Welsh Conservative Shadow Climate Minister, Janet Finch-Saunders MS said: “I…
The Local Government and Social Care Ombudsman (LGSCO) has said that people across the country are suffering from the consequences of antisocial behaviour (ASB) because councils are not thinking comprehensively about how they can tackle it. Councils have a broad range of tools available to them to tackle ASB, but all too often they are…
Aberdare Market Quarter on Saturday 26th August, showing off and selling locally made items. We do hope that you will come and support us. There will be a raffle in support of the Motor Neurone Disease Association so please call and say hello, have a browse, and meet the makers!
Two South Wales Police officers were the victim of a serious assault yesterday while on duty in Pontypridd in the town centre. A 41-year-old man from Aberdare threatened the two officers with serious violence and threats to kill yesterday evening on the 14 August at 10 pm, and was arrested on the scene. Chief Superintendent…
Enjoy a fishing experience on the sparkling three-acre reservoir at Dare Valley Country Park. Dare Valley Trout fishery is an anglers’ paradise, offering exceptional fishing opportunities for all abilities, including Rainbow Trout and Brown Trout ranging in weight from a minimum of 3lb up to 20lb plus. Offering half day, full day and bespoke packages,…
If someone has had a change in circumstances, then they might need to complete their firstever Self Assessment tax return for the 2022 to 2023 tax year, HM Revenue and Customs(HMRC) is reminding people. Taxpayers can use the quick and easy free online checking tool on GOV.UK and registerwith HMRC by 5 October if they do…
My car (red Toyota Aygo) was parked in the park & ride car park next to Aberdare Railway station all day on Friday 11th August from 7:30 am. I caught the train to Pontypridd for work and when I returned at 5:45 pm, the back windscreen had been smashed. A rock has been used by…
