A mum diagnosed with cancer at the age of 29 says she needs to make every Christmas special for her young children because “you never know if this is your last”. Amy Isidoro, from Cwmbran, began treatment for an aggressive form of breast cancer when her son, Ben, was six months old and her daughter,…
One year on from the introduction of the Worker Protection Act, new research from online training provider High Speed Training has revealed that one in seven UK adults in Wales say they are concerned about sexual harassment in the workplace [1], with about one in eight reporting they had witnessed behaviour they considered to be sexual harassment…
Philtronics, a leading Contract Electronics Manufacturer (CEM) based in Aberdare, has beennamed SME of the Region at Make UK’s Regional Manufacturing Awards, recognising itsoutstanding growth, innovation, and community impact.The company has also received the top award in the Developing Future Talent category forits commitment to nurturing the next generation of engineers and technicians.Since its founding…
Two women have rebuilt an essential community building after receiving a £50,000 grant. Denise Roberts and Helen Rodrick can continue their work transforming Pentre Comrades Club thanks to a substantial grant from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund. Sat in the Rhondda Valley, the club has been an important institution for the area…
Yr Ieuan Ap Iago, a Wetherspoon pub in High Street, has been awarded a platinum grading byinspectors. The awards are aimed at highlighting and improving standards of ‘away from home’ toilet provisionacross the UK. Loo of the Year Awards inspectors made unannounced visits to thousands of toilets at sites across theUK, in order to judge…
The Gilfach Goch Garden Village Ladies Arts & Crafts Group has received a generous grant from renewable energy company Pennant Walters, providing a welcome boost to help the long-established community group continue its creative and social activities. The group, which has been crafting together for over 60 years, meets weekly to share ideas, learn new…
Safeguarding Week 2025 is a national annual campaign taking place from Monday, November 10 to Friday, November 14. This year, the Cwm Taf Morgannwg Safeguarding Board is focusing on the theme Online Harm: Keeping Yourself and Others Safe. Throughout the week, we will be raising awareness across Rhondda Cynon Taf about the risks of online harm…
Steelhouse Festival is gearing up for an unforgettable celebration as it marks fifteen years of iconic live music at the top of the metal festival circuit. To honour this milestone, organisers have announced a spectacular 2026 lineup headlined by legends Twisted Sister, who themselves are celebrating an amazing fifty years in the world of metal….
A NEW online guide will help small businesses and independent retailers harness thepower of digital technology and data to strengthen their operations, attract morecustomers, and future-proof their place on the high street.Menter Môn, which delivers the Welsh Government-funded Smart Towns Cymru programmeas part of the Transforming Towns package of support, has launched a free, downloadabletoolkit…
Communities across the Cynon Valley will gather on 11 November to honour the brave men and women who served their country. Each year, more than thirty Remembrance events take place across Rhondda Cynon Taf as residents unite in solemn tribute to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. At the eleventh hour of the eleventh day…
