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A weekend-long festival to celebrate the life and legacy of pioneering pianist, composer and mezzo-soprano Morfydd Llwyn Owen is being launched by Parc Arts, RCT Arts & Cultural Service and Pontypridd Town Council. The second Gŵyl Morfydd Festival, taking place this October 10th – 12th in multiple arts venues across Pontypridd aims to rekindle the […]
The Coed-Ely Solar Farm is now officially switched on and supplying electricity directly to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital. This means that one of our most vital public services is being powered by energy generated right here in our community. Built on a reclaimed colliery site, the solar farm features 9,000 panels and produces enough electricity […]
With over 25,000 runners expected to arrive in Cardiff ahead of the Half marathon on Sunday 5 October, TfW is putting on additional train services to help people get to and from the event on time and stress-free. Those heading into Cardiff will benefit from earlier train services from key locations including Treherbert, Aberdare, Merthyr […]
Park Lane specialist school in Trecynon, Aberdare, has shared the outcome of its recent Estyn inspection, which highlights the school’s strong commitment to pupil well-being, inclusive education and continuous improvement. Park Lane provides education for children and young people aged 3 to 19 with a wide range of special educational needs. These include severe learning […]
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, in partnership with Pontypridd Town Council, is proud to announce the annual Remembrance Sunday Parade and Service will take place on Sunday 9th November 2025 at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd. This solemn occasion honours British service personnel who have lost their lives in wars and military conflicts since the beginning […]
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has confirmed the arrangements for its statutory public consultation relating to the 26 identified roads that could possibly be returned to a 30mph speed limit, from the national 20mph Default Speed Limit – in addition to 84 roads that were exempted in the first round. The 26 roads have been brought […]
Bridge Street in Pontypridd is set to be closed to traffic in one direction on Sunday morning, to carry out an inspection of Victoria Bridge. Rhondda Cynon Taf has said that the work will begin at midnight on Sunday, September 21, and is due to end by 10am on the same day. During these hours, there […]
Road users in the Cynon Valley are advised that active enforcement of the new road safety scheme on the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach will begin. This means drivers exceeding the recently-implemented speed limits will be contacted under GoSafe’s standard practices. Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and GoSafe have been jointly working to tackle an […]
The third ‘Aberdare Food Festival’ is taking place this Saturday (6th September) in Aberdare Town Centre from 12noon through to 7pm. Aberdare Food Festival will have a variety of Food and Drinks Vendors as well as a Welsh Independent Makers Market. There will also be a Fun Fair, activities in the market and the live […]
Multimillion selling global star Rick Astley has today announced a major UK and Ireland arena tour for April 2026. Kicking things off at Glasgow OVO Hydro on 10th April, Rick will perform twelve dates culminating with a huge headline show at London’s The O2 on 25th April. Rick will also be joined by very special […]
From today Monday 1st September, young people aged 16-21 can get £1 bus fares across Wales by applying for a free mytravelpass The one-year pilot scheme is designed to make travel more accessible and affordable, helping young people connect with education, employment and social opportunities. In addition to the £1 single fare, an unlimited day […]
Two Ukrainian sisters who came to Wales to escape the war have partnered with the lady who sponsored them in the UK and opened a new cafe offering a fusion of Ukrainian and Welsh experience. Coffi Kava (coffee in the Welsh and Ukrainian language combined) opened at Caerphilly Railway Station in late July, offering a […]
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