Transport for Wales is facing a judicial review challenge over its alleged failure to provide safe and reliable assistance for disabled passengers at one of its train stations. The legal threat centres around TfW’s ‘Passenger Assist’ service, which claimant Danny Thomas argues has left him unattended on platforms at Cardiff Central station or not met…
Cynon neighbourhood policing teams are running an off-road bike operation through the spring and summer targeting the use of illegal off-road bikes being used on roads in and around Aberdare town centre. We have a zero-tolerance approach to these bikes being used in an anti-social manner and will dispose of any bikes that are seized….
The three-lobed water crowfoot, one of Wales’ rarest winter plants has enjoyed an excellent season at one of its key sites on Gower, Swansea, leading to a brand new sub-site to act as a home for the species. Local farmer and conservationist Emma Douglas discovered the new site while out horse riding and the presence…
The Welsh Ambulance Service has appointed a new Non-Executive Director to its Board. The Welsh Government has appointed Dr Umar Ahmad for four years, beginning his term on 1 April 2026 until 31 March 2030. Dr Ahmad is a highly experienced clinician who for the past decade, has served as a partner at his GP…
Residents in the Cynon Valley are raising serious concerns following two waste incidents involving Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council (RCTCBC), with questions now being asked about the response from Natural Resources Wales (NRW). Both cases were reported to NRW. In one, the investigation has been closed. In the other, enquiries are still ongoing. Tarmac…
Pontypridd, Cynon Merthyr Candidates and Branch Manger alongside Dan Thomas Nigel Farage and Dan Thomas visited Merthyr this week, meeting residents and Reform supporters as the party continues to grow its presence ahead of the Senedd election. During the visit, Farage and Thomas spoke with locals and campaigners before stopping for a pint at a…
ABERDARE — More than £1 billion in public spending linked to project overruns, policy reversals and administrative issues has been identified in Wales since devolution in 1999. But what would that level of spending mean closer to home in Rhondda Cynon Taf? A review of audit reports, committee findings and publicly available data highlights a…
A community group and charity who were granted the right to judicial review over plans to build more than 200 kilometres of high-voltage pylons and substations through rural Wales on four grounds but refused on two have now been granted permission on the additional two grounds, following an appeal. In January 2026, community group Justice for…
Abercynon cricket club members and friends are taking part in the Ian Moses memorial walk, supporting walking in the valleys for young cricketers. Ian was a massive part of life in Abercynon. A keen supporter of youth sporting programmes in and around Abercynon and of course, Abercynon Cricket Club. All funds raised will go towards…
A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the ASC Centre at Risca Comprehensive School. “Walkies for Autism” is a two-mile walk through Cwmcarn Forest, bringing people together to celebrate and support young people with autism. A community dog walk is being organised to raise awareness and funds for the…
