David Henderson, the businessman who organised the flight that crashed, killing footballer Emiliano Sala, has been found guilty at Cardiff Crown Court of endangering the safety of an aircraft. Henderson, 67, was convicted by a majority verdict of 10 to two. The plane carrying 28-year-old Sala crashed into the English Channel on the evening of […]

An energy scheme aimed at addressing fuel poverty has provided 113 Homes in Penrhiwceiber with new heat and cost-saving energy measures since September 2020. The Arbed am Byth Scheme – delivered in partnership with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, the Energy Saving Trust and Welsh Government as part of the Warm Homes scheme – aims to […]

Initial proposals to use 21st Century Schools investment to deliver a brand new building for Llanilltud Faerdref Primary School by autumn 2023 can now be viewed online – and will also be displayed in the community over the next four weeks. The school in Llantwit Fardre could soon benefit from significant funding via Welsh Government’s 21st Century […]

Bereavement is something that will touch us all at some point in our lives, working with charities and third sector organisations a new National Framework for the Delivery of Bereavement Care in Wales has been developed, underpinned by a £1m support grant. The plan has also crucially received input from those who have experienced bereavement. […]

First Minister Mark Drakeford and Climate Change Minister Julie James today called for a ‘decade of action’ to tackle the climate change crisis as they published Net Zero Wales – the next phase in our journey towards a ‘greener, stronger, fairer Wales’. The plan focuses on the Welsh Government’s second carbon budget (2021-2025) but also looks beyond […]

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a raft of changes to alcohol duties that he promised will bring the cost of a pint in the pub down by 3p “permanently”. Alcohol will now be taxed on the basis of its strength rather than the current system, which has been in place for decades and which the […]

Cynon Valley residents of all ages are being encouraged to submit their Christmas card designs to Member of Parliament Beth Winter’s 2021 Christmas card competition. Last year’s winner was Caitlin Davies from Ysgol Gyfun Rhydywaun. That design and other honourable mentions from last year’s competition are showcased on Beth Winter’s website here. Cynon Valley MP […]