Wales’ largest developer has supported a local school through its Community Champions scheme. Persimmon Homes has donated £1,500 to Coed-y-Lan Primary School in Pontypridd, a few miles away from the accredited five-star housebuilder’s East Wales office in Llantrisant. The funding will support the school’s ongoing work to improve its outdoor learning provision, helping to create…
Halloween celebrations are underway in Cwmdare after local community group, Cwmdare4Cwmdare (C4C), received funding from Pennant Walters to bring children and families together for a spook-tacular string of activities. Halloween in the village kicked off on Friday with a Halloween disco, whilst pumpkin carving is planned for Wednesday (28 October) this week, giving youngsters the…
Proposed move to Premier, 31-32 Jubilee Road, CF44 6DD Same existing operator Close to current locationPost Office is proposing to move Godreaman Post Office to a new, nearby, location –Premier, 31-32 Jubilee Road, CF44 6DD, with the same operator. It is important that operators make the very best use of their resources to ensure…
National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) is asking customers in South Wales to be prepared in case of power cuts during Storm Austen. Forecasters say strong winds and heavy rain are due tomorrow, bringing the possibility of power outages and other disruption. The electricity network is built to be resilient, but extreme weather can impact power…
Fresh locally grown food will be on the menu for more people in Aberdare – with a little help from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED). The company is supporting Nurturing Our Roots, based at Caradog Primary School, to create a new growing space where residents of all ages can come together to produce seasonal food. …
CLOGAU is aiming for another record-breaking Remembrance campaign after raisingalmost £130,000 for the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).The award-winning Welsh jewellery brand has produced 10,000 limited-edition poppy pinsfor 2026 as it looks to build on two years of successful fundraising.The third annual pin campaign will give customers another chance to support servingsoldiers, veterans and their families…
Hospices across Wales have welcomed yesterday’s Senedd debate on palliative and end of life care, which saw unanimous cross‑party support for the motion calling for fair, sustainable funding for hospice services. The united backing from all parties in the Senedd reflects a clear recognition that hospices urgently need certainty around both immediate and long‑term funding…
Ahead of the 60th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster, a former officer of The Salvation Army who supported families in the immediate aftermath recalled a grieving father asking, ‘Where is your God now?’ To mark the anniversary on 21 October, two members of The Salvation Army who witnessed the tragedy first hand, Sheila Davies (94)…
Five tips for learning Welsh, from Chloe Paine 1. Start with a few simple phrases every day For someone just starting, I’d recommend focusing on using a few simple phrases every day rather than trying to memorise large amounts of vocabulary. Building a habit of speaking Welsh, even for a few minutes a day, can…
National Grid Electricity Distribution and the Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Authority have completed a project near Pen y Crug hillfort which has improved the setting of the popular site while maintaining a safe and reliable electricity supply for local customers. The project saw National Grid Electricity Distribution, which operates and maintains the local electricity network…
