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Pub-goers can enjoy a January Sale at Yr Ieuan Ap Iago in Aberdare.

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.

A465 Section 5 and 6 Christmas and New Year Arrangements

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

Closure of the Taff Trail Bridge over the A465 at Cefn Coed.

As part of the construction work to upgrade the A465 between Hirwaun and Dowlais, the Taff Trail bridge at Cefn Coed needs to be closed and then demolished.

Macmillan warns that delays to life saving cancer care are worse than ever before

Macmillan Cancer Support has warned that Wales has once again registered its worst ever performance on cancer treatment targets since current records began.

Service update on strike action – December 21 RCT

Today, industrial action is being taken by a trade union representing staff in the Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust. This action will have a significant impact on the ambulance service’s ability to respond to calls.

Construction of Robertstown modern business units now complete

The new development of 20 modern business units in Robertstown has been handed over to the Council after construction work was completed – and more than half of the units are currently under offer from potential tenants. 

ICO makes a decision concerning the publication of Dangerous Coal Tips in Rhondda Cynon Taf

AberdareOnline has received a response from The Information Commissioners Office with reference to the Coal Tips in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Local authorities in Wales are placing dozens of looked-after children in “unregulated” care settings across the country, despite the practice being illegal.

Dozens of children in unregulated care settings

 

Local authorities in Wales are placing dozens of looked-after children in “unregulated” care settings across the country, despite the practice being illegal.

RCTC Cabinet progresses Council Tax premium proposal for long-term empty homes

Cabinet has agreed to progress proposals to introduce Council Tax premiums for long-term empty properties and second homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf, having considered the feedback received in a recent consultation. 

Natural elements found in cave water helps farm diversify.

Deep in the bowels of the earth at Dan Yr Ogof Showcaves in a section of the cave known as ‘The Angel’ an all-female Welsh farming family from Cray has been working throughout the summer on a unique farm diversification scheme.