Cwm Taf Morgannwg’s Hepatology team is running free liver health advice and testing at events across our communities next week. Hepatology Advanced Nurse Practitioners will be offering fibroscans – a quick, painless, non-invasive scan that assesses the liver for any inflammation or scarring and looks at how much fat is in the liver. Results are provided…
Rugby Borough Council’s cabinet has agreed to recommend that full council adopt a new policy enabling the authority to use recently introduced powers to auction off leases to empty high street shops. At a cabinet meeting last week, councillors welcomed the move as a response to residents’ concerns about empty premises in the town centre….
This weekend, Caradogfest returns to Aberdare, and this year features our 2025 special guest, star of Wicked and The Wizard of Oz, Sophie Evans! Events take place throughout the weekend, including the Friday night Caradogfest 2025 Gala Concert with Sophie Evans! and the 300 voice Cor Mawr of Cwmbach, Cwmdare voices, Pelenna Valley Male Voice…
Following on from this urgent concern with Valley Times and the life-saving incident that happened yesterday outside Wetherspoons in Aberdare We at RCT Heart Heroes Charity team of volunteers look after over 250 AEDs throughout the community of Rhondda Cynon Taf in keeping our community Heart Safe In relation to this incident that we are…
South Wales Police Officers were called at 7.45pm on Saturday, February 22, with a report that a man had been assaulted outside Judges on Market Street, Aberdare. A 38-year-old man was taken to hospital as a result of his injuries. Officers are continuing inquiries into the incident including checking CCTV footage. Sergeant Gavin Harris said:…
From FB I saw Bon Marche is up for lease. This is the kicker and why nothing will ever come to Aberdare Lease £17,000 per annum Rates £26,000 per annum Absolutely ridiculous amount for rates https://www.facebook.com/groups/287319888860759 Our Aberdare Ltd is responsible for providing the BID services. The Our Aberdare BID will invest circa £392,375 received…
Rhondda Cynon Taf, a council that claims to be struggling financially, seems to always find money for expensive projects. Take the old M&S building, for example—millions were spent buying a perfectly good structure, only to tear it down and build a garden next to Pontypridd Park, along with another café. Is this really the best…
As the current term of the Aberdare Business Improvement District (BID) nears its end in March 2025, Will local traders be questioning whether the initiative has provided value for money? The Aberdare BID was established in April 2020, and a new ballot will be required in early 2025 for the BID to continue for another…
The Council has provided planning consent for a street art mural to be created on Aberdare Library, as a fitting backdrop to the nearby Cynon Valley Armed Forces Memorial Garden. It will explore many themes, including remembering Armed Forces personnel, the civilian war time effort, the military, and the Cynon Valley’s heritage. The Local Planning…
In 2017, concerns were raised about Aberdare’s struggle to maintain its vitality as a town centre. Fast forward to 2024, and it seems those fears were not unfounded. Since then, the town has seen the closure of several key businesses, including New Look in 2020, Wilko in 2023, and now Bonmarché. Barclays Bank, Halifax, and…
