Rhondda Cynon Taff news and information

A Welsh Conservative investigation has revealed the scale of asbestos in public buildings in Wales.

According to freedom of information requests, 5,264 council, health board, and Welsh Government buildings have or are suspected to have asbestos, including 1,302 schools.

The Met Office has issued a YELLOW weather warning affecting Rhondda Cynon Taf, from midnight until 9pm on Saturday, December 31, due to heavy rain at times. 

Patients receiving certain kinds of orthopaedic surgery could be back in their own homes on the same day thanks to an innovative approach being taken at the Princess of Wales Hospital. 

With the rising cost of fuel and the cost of living crisis at the forefront of many people’s minds, we would like to raise awareness of the advice and services available to Rhondda Cynon Taf residents through the Council’s Heat & Save Team.

Local energy company, Pennant Walters, has given a boost to young rugby hopeful’s from across the Cynon Valley after sponsoring two youth sides

Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board described the demand for its services over recent days as "unprecedented", leading to the declaration of a critical incident and the postponement of all but the most urgent procedures.

Ambulance response times are the slowest on record for the fourth month running as turmoil continues to overcome the Labour-run Welsh NHS, while those experiencing the longest treatment waits still numbers over 50,000 and Wales still has the worst A&E waits in Britain.

Manager Jack Davies is reducing the price of a range of drinks and meals at the Wetherspoon pub in High Street from Tuesday January 3 until Tuesday January 17 inclusive.

During the festive season please take note of the following information regarding the construction work on the A465 between Dowlais and Hirwaun: