South Wales Police say they use their social media accounts to bring you important updates, road closure information, crime prevention advice, and ask for your assistance on wanted or missing person appeals. But we are always trying to make our accounts better. So, do our social media channels help improve your confidence in and understanding…
One Year, No Progress. First Minister Change Doesn’t Fix 26 Years of Labour Damage Commenting on the first year since Eluned Morgan was confirmed as First Minister of Wales, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives Darren Millar MS, said: “One year on and nothing has changed. Whether it’s 20mph speed limits slowing Wales down, or Labour’s plans to…
Financial challenges, combined with increased demand for temporary accommodation, means councils are operating in ‘firefighting’ mode, Audit Wales has warned in a report. The watchdog added that local authorities are focused on managing demand rather than prevention. The temporary accommodation provided “often isn’t meeting people’s long-term needs”, it said. Audit Wales noted that temporary accommodation…
The Council is pleased to announce it will use grant funding to support cheaper bus travel in December 2025, once again capping the cost. Journeys over the festive period will be capped at £1.50 per journey in Rhondda Cynon Taf during the month of December. In addition, bus travel for 5 to 21-year-olds will be…
Two men have been sentenced for illegally dumping waste on farmland in Cardiff following a successful prosecution by Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Kyle Gordon Mason and John Brian Janes were sentenced at Newport Crown Court after pleading guilty to waste offences. Mr Mason, 46 from Dickens Avenue, Llanrumney, Cardiff, was sentenced on 1 August 2025…
Welsh Conservative Senedd Member Samuel Kurtz has slammed Labour’s changes to the Civil Service Internship Scheme, warning that classifying applicants based on their parent’s jobs when they were 14 as reported by news outlets is “a step backwards for meritocracy, fairness and common sense.” In a joint letter to the Prime Minister and the First…
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has partnered with Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council, Cardiff University, Interlink RCT and Public Health Wales to establish the Rhondda Cynon Taf Health Determinants Research Collaboration (RCT HDRC), which is co-led by the Council and Wales Centre for Public Policy (WCPP). The wider determinants of health are non-medical factors…
Businesses in Tonypandy have voted to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) in the historic town to support future investment and development. https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobid The decision comes as the town also prepares to undertake extensive business and public consultation on the exciting Tonypandy Town Centre Strategy. Importantly, the work of the Tonypandy BID will be driven…
Rhoose Local Vocals is the latest recipient of a Community Champions donation from Persimmon Homes East Wales. The five-star housebuilder awarded £1,500 to the recently formed community choir, which is based in the village of Rhoose in the Vale of Glamorgan. Rhoose Local Vocals welcomes singers of all musical abilities and places a strong emphasis…
Save School Transport campaign continues amid growing concern from parents With school transport cuts due to come into force in September 2025, the Save the School Transport in RCT campaign is continuing to highlight serious concerns from parents and families across the region. Fears include rising school absenteeism, safety risks for children, and financial strain…
