World champion boxer Lauren Price will return to Ystrad Mynach next month as she continues preparations for her upcoming world title fight. The fan engagement session will take place in the Aaron Ramsey Suite at the Centre of Sporting Excellence on Saturday 7th March, between 12pm and 2pm, giving supporters the opportunity to meet Lauren,…
Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has used traditional horse logging techniques to remove timber and help restore an area of ancient semi-natural woodland at Coed Mawr, near Risca. The work involved thinning some of the larger western hemlock trees that had become established in the woodland. Removing the trees allows more light to reach the forest…
Two men from Tonypandy have been jailed after pleading guilty to a number of offences, including assault. Kian Davies, 20 from Tonypandy pleaded guilty to robbery, assault, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and attempted robbery. Shay Jones, 21 from Tonypandy pleaded guilty to robbery, attempted robbery, and assault. There were multiple…
Work to rectify damage to a river wall at a residential street in Abercynon have now been completed, with all traffic management lifted. The scheme at River Row got underway in mid-January 2026, to rectify a 5-metre section of the structure that was failing, having received storm damage over the past year. Council contractor Edwards…
By Nygaire Bevan The NHS is not just one of Britain’s greatest achievements—it is the beating heart of ournation. In Wales, it is our sacred duty to protect it. My great uncle Aneurin Bevan built thisservice on the principle of fairness, determined that good quality healthcare should beavailable to all, free at the point of…
The Council has recently completed important further investment in new youth centre and leisure facilities in Hawthorn, for school and community use. The major investment in a brand new 3-16 school, Ysgol Afon Wen, was completed in time for the 2024/25 academic year – with external improvements completed by May 2025. The Council has used…
The vision for a regional healthcare hub in South East Wales has taken a significant step forward this week, following official approval of funding for phase one of the development by Welsh Government. Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board, in collaboration with Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, will…
The High Court has granted permission for a judicial review hearing against plans by Green GEN to build more than 200 kilometres of high-voltage pylons and substations through rural Wales. Campaign group ‘Justice for Wales’ – a community of farmers, residents and small business owners – argues that Green GEN has: On its Crowd Justice page, the…
Estyn’s Chief Inspector has published the annual report on education and training in Wales, the report warns that weaknesses in literacy, teaching quality, and leadership, particularly in secondary schools, remain a barrier to progress for many learners. The report also stresses that decisive action is needed to address long-standing inconsistencies and ensure every learner can…
We’re delighted to tell the story of Steven Painter, who’s living life to the full as a resident at Maesyffynnon extra care in Aberaman, where he’s being helped to live independently each day by a dedicated team from leading care provider, Radis Community Care. This includes 24/7, on-site commissioned care that also responds to urgent…
