23 October 2025 - AberdareOnline

NRW strengthens regulation of water companies as annual performance reports are published

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202523 October 202508 mins

Natural Resources Wales (NRW) continues to strengthen its regulation of the water industry in Wales, as data from its annual Environmental Performance Assessment report shows another year of disappointing results for Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water. https://unearthed.greenpeace.org/2023/08/04/interactive-map-sewage-spills-pollution-protected-areas/ Live status: Discharging Owned by: Welsh Water Local authority: RCT Council CSO name: Mike’s Field Storm Overflow Aberaman Receiving Water course: Afon Cynon …

“Completely unacceptable” – two-year NHS waits up again in Wales

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202523 October 202502 mins

The latest NHS statistics for Wales revealed NHS treatment waiting lists remain at 793,058 pathways, the equivalent of nearly 1-in-4 Welsh people. The disparity in two-year NHS waits for treatment between Wales and England remains large, with NHS Wales two-year waits rising again to over 8,700, compared with 168 in England. The Labour Health Minister, now First Minister,…

Thinking of getting a dog to visit Hope Rescue first.

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202523 October 202501 mins

Aberaman Councillor Sheryl Evans was invited by Katie of Hope Rescue to see the wonderful work they do at their Centre in Llanharan. They are currently looking after 48 dogs. I would urge anyone who is thinking of getting a dog to visit Hope Rescue first. They are also looking for Foster carers. Raya, the…

Hirwaun Netball Club Presents, The Iron Maidens.

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202504 mins

A bit about myself and the club I have always enjoyed sports from a young age, I have taken part a variety of sport throughout the years which include rugby, judo, hockey and of course netball. I played Netball throughout my school years up until my thirties where I finished playing for Pontypridd Netball Team…

October Half Term Fun in Caerphilly!

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202523 October 202504 mins

Families across Caerphilly County Borough can look forward to a week packed full of fun, fitness and creativity this October Half Term, with a fantastic mix of activities from Leisure Lifestyle, Sport Caerphilly and Caerphilly Play. Leisure Lifestyle – Enjoy Family Fun at the Swimming Pool! Leisure centres across the county are the perfect place…

It’s Official: The Longest Game Breaks two Guinness world records raising over £100,000 for life-changing rugby charities

Team @ AberdareOnline23 October 202523 October 202506 mins

The incredible players and volunteers who took part can now proudly call themselves Guinness World Record Holders for “The Longest marathon playing rugby”: an achievement that showcases the true spirit of the rugby community. The challenge, held over 18-19 June 2025 at Mullingar RFC in Ireland, saw four teams push the boundaries of endurance: the…