We kick off our 50th pre-season campaign with a very tough start against Championship opposition in Glynneath Rfc The two clubs bridging on a new relationship that’s been brewing for some time. For 80 mins we will become rivals, but rest assured the friendship will continue post game. That’s where we need your help, we…
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards, giving residents the opportunity to recognise the outstanding individuals, clubs and volunteers who make a difference through sport and physical activity across Caerphilly County Borough. The awards celebrate those who inspire others through their dedication, commitment and achievements, both on and off the field….
The Easter bunny paid an eggstra special visit to winning schools across Rhondda Cynon Taf this month – yes we know its August – to crown three schools winners of the Easter Egg Recycling Challenge. A fantastic 53 schools from across Rhondda Cynon Taf took part in the challenge this year, which was set in April, collecting…
A Rhondda shop has been forced to CLOSE after it was issued with a Closure Order by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards department for the illegal sale of tobacco and vaping products, including reports of sales to children. This latest case, which marks the third closure in just over a month, sends a clear…
Aberaman, one of the largest communities in the Cynon Valley with a population of around 5,000, has been without a dedicated community centre for three decades — and residents say local councillors have shown little urgency in addressing it. The village’s original hall, which opened in 1910 and once housed a library, games rooms, a…
Over half of all pupils eligible for free school meals were persistently absent from school in Wales last year, figures published today show. In the 2025-26 academic year, 51.3% of pupils eligible for free school meals were persistently absent from school, up from 49% in 2024-25. Last year, school attendance was worse amongst older year…
The wildfire at Llanwonno remains a major incident, but significant progress has been made and there is currently no immediate risk to life or property. Firefighters and partner agencies continue to work together to contain the fire and protect surrounding areas. A specialist firefighting helicopter, secured by NRW, remains in operation today, supporting crews in…
Residents are advised that routine works will be taking place over the weeks ahead at the disused Penrhiwceiber coal tip site, using Welsh Government funding. The works area is located generally to the south and south-west of the B4275 Pentwyn Avenue, the stretch of road between Penrhiwceiber and Tyntetown/Ynysyboeth. The scheme will include routine vegetation…
Families staying at Prince Charles Hospital’s Neonatal Unit will benefit from more welcoming and comfortable family spaces, following improvements made possible by a generous £10,000 donation from Merthyr Cage Bird Society. The newly refreshed family bedrooms, family room and expressing facilities were officially opened on Wednesday 29 July, when members of the Society visited the unit to see how their support had helped local families. The donation was built up through weekly collections from Society members, who raised money each…
Commenting on the news that five individuals in North Wales have been found guilty of being part of a grooming gang, Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “I welcome today’s guilty verdicts and pay tribute to the extraordinary courage of the young victims who came forward to give evidence. Those responsible for these…
