Temporary road closure- Croesbychan Bridge The order is necessary to allow remedial works to Croesbychan Bridge Full closure from 18/05/2026 to 17/07/2026 Access will be maintained to premises, however, please note that access for emergency services vehicles will not be possible during the closure.
Spring into action this month and support the Welsh Blood Service by encouraging friends and family to start giving blood. Did you know that 1 donation can save 3 adults or 6 new-born babies! Book your lifesaving appointment today: https://orlo.uk/JDw0m Next RCT donation clinics: 21 May – Tesco Aberdare 22 May – Welsh Blood Service,…
South Wales Police have successfully concluded a complex investigation into online child sexual exploitation, known as Operation Heleia. The investigation culminated in the sentencing of 19-year-old Kyle Fisher from Heol Islwyn, Tonyrefail, at Cardiff Crown Court, where he received a significant prison sentence for multiple offences against minors. This page contains content provided by YouTube….
The inaugural NHS Wales Safeguarding Celebration Event took place in March 2026 at Cardiff Castle. The event recognised safeguarding excellence across teams and individuals, highlighting the meaningful and impactful work taking place every day throughout NHS Wales The event was organised by the National Safeguarding Service, a team of experts based in Public Health Wales who…
Email to AberdareOnline from a Cwmbach resident I am reporting this issue here as the council have disabled the report or request a pedestrian crossing portal on their website. The area of the car park outside, adjacent to the Coop store on Canal Road, Cwmbach, has a dangerous entrance meeting the main road with an…
A man has been jailed after being found with approximately 180 deals of cocaine worth £20,000 inside his home. Daryl Bees, 33 from Tonypandy, was sentenced to three years and six months in prison following his conviction. The sentencing took place on Wednesday, May 6, at Swansea Crown Court where Bees pleaded guilty to possession…
Cardiff City Council has been told by the Charity Commission that it must complete an independent review of a charity of which it is the sole trustee, which owns a local park. It also warned the council against causing reputational damage to the charity. Local campaigners have disputed plans to expand a school onto the…
After 27 years of career politicians promising the earth and delivering the bare minimum, Cynon Valley voters are asking a question that should worry the old guard: what if we actually tried something different? By AberdareOnline Editorial | Wednesday, 6 May 2026 | Election 2026 Walk down any high street in Aberdare. Count the empty shop fronts….
As we head to the polls this Thursday, May 7th, the people of Aberdare and the wider Cynon Valley face a massive choice. With Welsh devolution starting in 1999, we are now marking exactly 27 years of Labour running Wales. For nearly three decades, we have seen the same decisions, the same excuses, and the…
With a strong focus on supporting agriculture, encouraging diversification and strengtheningthe rural economy, the new opportunities will give tenants the chance to live, work and buildthriving businesses in the heart of Mid Wales.Available from the end of September via Elan Valley Trust, the holdings include AbergwnguFarm and Tynllidiart Farm, both of which include residential properties,…
