On Wednesday April 23, 2025, between 7:00pm and 8:00pm a 10-year-old boy was knocked off his bike at the traffic lights between Glan Road and Hirwaun Road in Aberdare. We believe the driver of a blue car was involved, if you witnessed this collision or have any information, please contact us via one of the…
A body has been found in the search for Steven Smith who was last seen on Tuesday, May 20 in Penrhiwceiber, Mountain Ash. Formal identification has yet to take place, but Steven’s family have been informed. We would like to thank everyone who shared our missing person appeals and the volunteers who assisted with searches…
Aberdare Festival returns to Aberdare Park on Saturday 24th May! Gates are open from 11am to 5pm and there’s A LOT to pack in! Entry is free so come along and enjoy!Our free live music stage has a stellar line up this year and features some of the best UK tribute acts to the world’s most popular…
How many reservoirs have been closed by the Water Board? Former reservoir in Perthcelyn, near Mountain Ash, to name but one. There was another behind Aberpennar Street in Mountain Ash. Additionally, some reservoirs like Llanishen and Lisvane in Cardiff were closed and drained in the past two decades but have since been restored and reopened for public…
A planned price increase for the hire of sports pitches and pavilions across the Caerphilly county borough has been reconsidered by the council’s Cabinet. A planned price increase for the hire of sports pitches and pavilions across the Caerphilly county borough has been reconsidered by the council’s Cabinet. The Cabinet met on Wednesday 21 May…
active with Parkinson’s Sport Parkinson’s is set to launch their annual Try-Athlon event to encouragepeople with Parkinson’s to get active and challenge their bodies and minds in2025.First hosted in 2022, the Try-Athlon 2025 is supported by Cure Parkinson’s andParkinson’s UK, with the emphasis on providing a range of activities for visitors to‘try’ all in a…
DVSA is changing the company which allows it to take payments for roadside fines on 28 May 2025. This system is used to pay for things like: The change means the payment screen for standard card payments will look slightly different. You will not have to change the way you use the payment system and many people…
A man who was using the pavement outside his house as his own personal skip has been fined over £2100. Mr Daniel Morgan from Sunnybank Street, Aberaman, Aberdare was using the public highway outside his terraced house as a tipping store for his waste removal business. Mr Morgan, trading as Dan’s Disposable Services was being…
