Author: Gavin

As schools break for the summer holidays, Transport for Wales has issued a stark warning to young people about the dangers of trespassing on the railway. No Second Chances – a rail safety campaign launched by TfW last year – has successfully reduced trespassing on the valley railway lines by 45% (latest figures from TfW […]

All work to improve pedestrian facilities and provide safer routes to school in Hawthorn has now been completed – to complement the opening of modern education facilities for the community this September.  The overall scheme has also been completed in time for an official Park and Ride Facility to operate in Hawthorn during the National […]

After almost three years in the making, the National Eisteddfod for Wales is almost about to open its gates to Rhondda Cynon Taf and the whole of Wales.  The National Eisteddfod has been working closely with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council to deliver what is planned to be a very special Eisteddfod in the heart of […]

Construction of a brand new main building for Penygawsi Primary School has now been completed – and work across the site’s external areas will start shortly, ready for pupils to enjoy the fantastic facilities from September. The Llantrisant school is one of three in Rhondda Cynon Taf to benefit from the latest Council and Welsh […]

Proposals to develop a Business Improvement District (BID) for Tonypandy will progress to the next stage following Cabinet’s approval. If agreed, a BID would establish a funding model to support investment and development in the town, led by the input of local businesses. A BID is an area within which traders, linked to their business […]

TUI’s winter 2025 holidays will go on sale on 18 July, with more free kids’ places than ever. And with an extended booking window customers can now book theirholidays up until Easter 2026, allowing more time to plan their trip and spread the cost. TUI has also added more regional flying options for customers in […]

A woman from Miskin, who has campaigned for better bereavement support for parents, met The King and Queen at the Senedd on Thursday, 11 July 2024, during Their Majesties visit to Cardiff. The King and Queen were visiting Cardiff Bay to mark 25 years of the Senedd, during which The King delivered a speech to […]

The major scheme to repair Berw Road bridge in Pontypridd has entered its final stages. Upcomingactivity to install signs, railings and street lighting,along with nearby resurfacing work, will enable the bridge to fully re-open. The Listed structure, known as White Bridge, wasseverely damaged by Storm Dennis – and the Council has worked very closely with […]

Pontypridd residents will have plenty to enjoy this July and August with a jam-packed series of  fun-filled events and activities for all, planned by Pontypridd Town Council.  A variety of free activities and entertainment are lined up across Pontypridd over the Summer months for Pontypridd Town Council’s Tymor yr Haf – Summer Season, taking place […]

Customers at Cardiff Wales Airport’s 51° Executive Lounge are enjoying a menu featuring the best of Wales courtesy of a leading Welsh food distribution company. Harlech Foodservice is making two deliveries a week to the airport at Rhoose, near Cardiff, showcasing top quality produce from across the country. Princes Gate bottled water from Pembrokeshire, samosas […]

The Elections and Elected Bodies (Wales) Bill, which was first introduced to the Senedd in October 2023, has been passed by the Welsh Parliament. The Bill will remove barriers to democratic engagement and create a system of electoral administration fit for the 21st century, by: introducing new pilots leading to the automatic registration of voters […]