Newydd Housing Association, part of the Cadarn Housing Group, continues to invest in the provision of affordable homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf with the commencement of two new housing developments, providing 34 affordable homes in the county. The schemes in Cwmbach and Tonyrefail will be built in partnership with contractors M&J Cosgrove Ltd and Rhondda…
Rhondda Cynon Taf is recognised as one of the World’s most significant culturally and historically significant areas of industrial and social heritage. Our new five year strategy aims to celebrate, protect and develop our unique heritage. The five-year Rhondda Cynon Taf Heritage Strategy showcases our history and heritage, including industry, sporting achievements, inspirational residents, iconic…
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a fatal shooting in Talbot Green. We were called yesterday evening (Sunday, March 9) at 6.10pm to a report of a shooting in the Green Park area of Talbot Green. Officers and Welsh Ambulance Service paramedics attended the scene. A 40-year-old woman was found suffering…
FB: Plaid Cymru councillors refuse to support increasing council tax by 4.7% We make no apology for standing up for RCT residents who have been hit by the cost-of-living crisis, increasing utility bills and cuts by Labour governments at all levels. We tried to reduce the pressures but as previous years, we will have to…
In just 24 hours, the NHS touches countless lives – within hospital and clinic walls and in the community. From sunrise to the quiet hours of the night, our staff work tirelessly to provide expert care, comfort, and hope. Patients arrive in need of urgent treatment, planned care, or long-term support, while families and loved…
Questions should be asked for a proposed development of industrial storage batteries in Rhigos Village FB: Councillor Karen Morgan Have just spoken to the consultants. The application is only available online at the Library. However, there will be an open drop-in exhibition at Rhigos Community Centre on Wednesday 26th March 3 pm – 7 pm….
Three Swansea cannabis growers who were arrested as part of a police offensive to tackle organised criminal networks have pleaded guilty to producing cannabis and will be sentenced later this month. Pictured above: Cannabis discovered growing at an industrial unit in Pontypridd. Dorjan Dautaj and Ergys Dautaj, both 24, were inside a house on Swansea…
Sold out film festival calls for improved access to land for our communities to do the little thingsfor nature on Dydd Dewi Sant 2025.Community Land Rights Organisations Tir Pontypridd held the first Our Land, Our Nature FilmFestival – Ein Gwlad, Ein Natur, Gŵyl Ffilm Festival at YMa Pontypridd on 1st March.The evening was held as…
Maerdy Primary School are making local history come alive by re-enacting the famous Maerdy March. On Thursday, March 6, pupils from Maerdy Community Primary School commemorated the miners’ strike by conducting a memorial march from the school to the Maerdy Wheel Pit. The school are ensuring that the children are aware of the importance of the local…
The road closure at the pictured bridge at Goitre-Coed Road in Abercynon to complete a repair and maintenance scheme has been extended into next week (commencing March 10) due to unforeseen additional repairs required after removal of existing bridge deck joint. Updates will be announced once the bridge is opened. We apologise for this inconvenience….
