An improvement scheme to the footbridge at Harcourt Terrace in Penrhiwceiber will take place from August 22, requiring a closure of the structure (excluding the Bank Holiday weekend). The footbridge is located between the residential area and Cwm Cynon Business Park, spanning the River Cynon and the railway line. Please note, the upcoming improvement work…
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IN a move that signals exciting times ahead at one of Wales’s fastest-growingcompanies – Dragon Group has appointed Chris Strong as its new OperationsDirector.Based in Cardiff and Radstock, near Bath, the award-winning business is the powerhousebehind several high-profile brands including Dragon Signs, Dragon Digital, Route Media,Colour Studios, Sportin Wales and Businessin Wales.With a team of…
South East Wales has been officially declared a drought area, following one of the driest six-month periods since 1976. The announcement by Natural Resources Wales (NRW) on Thursday, August 14, 2025, comes amid growing concerns over dwindling river flows, record-low groundwater levels, and the potential impact on public water supplies, agriculture, and the environment.[1][2][3][4] The…
While rapid DC charging offers convenience, it can, in some cases, negatively impact electric vehicle battery life compared to slower charging methods. Frequent use of rapid chargers, especially in extreme temperatures or when the battery is already near full, can lead to increased battery degradation. Why might rapid charging slightly accelerate battery degradation Best practices…
As Wales experiences another spell of hot, dry weather, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has confirmed that trigger thresholds have been met to move south east Wales into drought status. The decision was shared with a meeting of the Welsh Government’s Drought Liaison Group this afternoon, after consideration of the sustained pressures the high temperatures and…
LEARNER drivers are to be tested on their CPR skills in an update to the theory test. Questions on basic CPR and defibrillator use will be added to the car and motorcycle theory test in early 2026. Drivers are often first on the scene when someone has a cardiac arrest. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency hopes the…
Improved number 11 service will connect residents in Sebastopol for first timeNew service changes welcomed by developer Taylor WimpeyResidents living at Edlogan Wharf development in Sebastopol are set to benefit from betterconnectivity following the news of an improved Stagecoach bus service in Cwmbran.The popular number 11 service will now run every 30 minutes instead of…
The Council would like to thank the local community in Mountain Ash for their cooperation while major culvert repairs were undertaken at Troed y Rhiw Road – which have now been successfully completed. These important works started in May 2025, and were the second phase of a scheme to rectify culvert damage caused by the…
A vibrant new mural has been unveiled in the Butterfly Memorial Garden at Prince Charles Hospital, adding a powerful splash of colour and emotion to a space dedicated to remembrance and healing. The artwork, created by local graffiti artist Tee 2 Sugars, was painted voluntarily in hisown time after the charity William’s Embrace helped raise funds for…
