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GTFM is proud to announce that it has been nominated as a finalist in the 2025 Community Radio Awards, a national celebration of excellence in community broadcasting. The nomination come in the category for ‘Live Event or Outside Broadcast of the Year’ for the coverage the station provided when the National Eisteddfod of Wales came […]
Following his headline Legends set at Electric Picnic this weekend, David Gray today announces a brand-new summer run of UK & Ireland dates for June–July 2026 as part of his Past & Present World Tour. The tour has already seen him sell out 68 shows across the USA, Australia, UK and Ireland in 2025, including landmark nights at London’s Royal […]
Bus fares for all 5 to 21-year-olds in Rhondda Cynon Taf will be capped at a maximum cost of £1 for a single journey from September 1. This will apply during September and October 2025, and directly precedes the scheme being fully rolled out as a national Welsh Government initiative from November. The Council was […]
Fans of Aberdare Splashpad are able to enjoy more activities this summer thanks to funding, which has allowed two new features to be installed. The new ‘spider’ and ‘frilly lily’ have been installed thanks to a donation of £8,400 from local energy company, Pennant Walters. Aberdare Park has become a destination for a sunny day […]
A housing regeneration project has received a substantial funding package to address the high number of empty properties in Wales. Community Impact Initiative has been awarded £477,285 by the Pen Y Cymoedd Community Fund to continue work regenerating empty properties in the upper reaches of the Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon valleys through its Building […]
This summer, the Brecon Mountain Railway invites visitors of all ages to celebrate a milestone: 45 years since its inaugural passenger service on 8th June 1980. That day, founder Tony Hills brought his dream to life by guiding the first train through the foothills of the Brecon Beacons, launching a legacy of heritage steam that continues […]
Beddau wrapped up their stunning season by completing the treble after defeating Aberdare 40-13 at Sardis Road last night to lift the Worthington’s Mid District Championship Cup. Having already secured the Championship East title as well as bagging the Glamorgan County Silver Ball, the Green and Golds had another trophy to celebrate to cap a […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) will once again host free bike marking events this summer, encouraging more people to walk, wheel and cycle as part of every-day journeys. The events, now in their third year, are delivered in partnership with British Transport Police (BTP). To date over 350 bikes have been security registered and over 400 […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) is continuing to deliver the transformation of the Cardiff Bay line, with the development of a new two-platform station in northern Butetown and the redevelopment of Cardiff Bay station. As part of the South Wales Metro, the Bay line will also be electrified to enable enhanced service frequency and to introduce […]
Bridie Doyle Roberts & Stiwdio C have brought together artists from across South Wales to be part of Art Rave | Rêf Celf – a creative laboratory for artists embracing Pop, Rave and Festival culture to explore contemporary Welsh identity while creating new Welsh work. Artists from various art forms from South Wales, particularly those who identify […]
British indie icons The Kooks have announced a major UK tour, including their biggest ever headline show at London’s The O2 on 11th October. Tickets go on sale Friday 25th April, 10am with a special pre-sale available to a number of fans on 23rd April. The ‘Never/Know’ tour, kicking off on the 3rd October will see the group visit Manchester, Cardiff, Brighton, Newcastle, Birmingham, and London for a series of huge arena […]
With the Easter holidays upon us, Welsh Water is warning people not to risk their lives by unauthorised swimming in its reservoirs. Every year in Wales, hundreds of individuals and families visit reservoirs and take to the water to swim, paddle, or use inflatables, putting their lives and the lives of others at risk, but […]
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