Hirwaun Wrgant taken from Cynon Culture The earliest reference to coal in the Aberdare Valley Is found in a Survey of XI th. King James, A.D.16I4: “There is Coal within the Common called Hirwaun Wrgan.” The first historical mention of the district is early in the eleventh century. The prince of Glamorgan Gwrgan ap Ithel…
Theatr Iolo – Wales’ leading children’s theatre company – will for the first time tour Welsh- and English-language performances of their show for babies; Baby, Bird & Bee / Babi, Aderyn a’r Wenynen, in May. Created by the multi-award-winning team of theatre-makers for babies, Sarah Argent and Kevin Lewis,and directed bySarah, the show is performed by multi-disciplinary artist Krystal S Lowe. It was…
Wales Air Ambulance is delighted to announce that this year’s Walk Wales fundraiser is back butwith a difference!Would you like to ‘Walk Wales with ex-Wales rugby legend James Hook’? If so, put on your walkingshoes and take part in this year’s event, whether it’s in person or virtually.Tie up those laces and join James on…
The UK and Welsh Governments have unveiled proposals to amend environmental permitting regulations in a bid to simplify and speed up the process for lead regulators the Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales “to create, amend and remove types of exempt facilities and activities which are not required to hold an environmental permit”. The consultation,…
New figures show more than £5.6m was lost to investment fraud by people in South Wales last year. Investment fraud is when criminals approach individuals, often out of the blue, and persuade them to invest in schemes or products that are either worthless or entirely fictitious. Fraudsters may claim to offer opportunities in foreign exchange,…
The GP X-ray service at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda Hospital has today (7 April 2025) reopened. It temporarily closed for essential refurbishment work from Thursday 2 January. GPs across Cwm Taf Morgannwg have been provided with details of the reintroduced service arrangement at Ysbyty Cwm Rhondda, for supporting any patient needing to be referred into the service. GPs…
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has seen a staggering rise in the number of claims lodged against it for damage caused by potholes in the last three years. As Britain’s ‘pothole crisis’ hits record levels, an investigation by Accident Claims Advice has revealed the local authority spent more than £31K in compensation alone as the number of claims…
Sport Caerphilly is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2025-26 Facility Grant. The scheme offers up to £2,500 per club to help local sports clubs improve their facilities and long-term sustainability, supporting the ambitions of our Sport and Active Recreation Strategy 2019–2029. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, this grant…
Pennant Walters has answered a plea from Business in the Community (BITC) to help support nearly 60 households in the region with cold weather essentials. Linking with BITC, the local energy company has provided funding to allow blankets and hot water bottles to be bought and distributed through partners, Citizens Advice Bureau Pontypridd and Beacon…
As part of the ongoing construction works the following overnight closures are required on the A465 (both directions): Monday 7 April between Hirwaun (Rhigos Junction) and Cefn Coed (A470 Junction)Tuesday 8 April between Cefn Coed (A470 Junction) and Dowlais TopWednesday 9 April between Cefn Coed (A470 Junction) and Dowlais TopThursday 10 April between Hirwaun (Rhigos…
