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Mark your calendars and gather your squad – one of the most anticipated days in the Hopkinstown calendar is nearly here! Join us on  Sunday, August 24th  for a fun-filled Bank Holiday bonanza at Hopkinstown Cricket Club, as the club hosts their Annual 6-a-Side Fancy Dress Cricket Tournament and Sponsors Day! Expect: *Ridiculously dressed cricketers […]

Residents and visitors to Pontypridd Town Centre are advised about essential upcoming work at Sardis Road Car Park, which will reduce its capacity by around half on a temporary basis from Monday, July 21.  Rhondda Cynon Taf Council will soon deliver extensive street lighting improvements, with additional columns being installed to bring better lighting levels […]

A series of concerts will be held at Principality Stadium this summer, from June 19th through to August 1st. To ensure that all those attending the concerts can get into and out of the stadium safely, roads around the Principality Stadium will close at the following times for the remaining concerts: Stereophonics – July 11th & 12th – 3pm until […]

Redevelopment work is progressing on of the old Marks & Spencer site in Pontypridd town centre. Since construction began earlier this year, the site at 97-102 Taff Street has been steadily taking shape. The area is being turned into a brand-new Riverside Plaza, a welcoming public space with greenery, small food and drink kiosks, and […]

Cheaper bus travel will again be offered in Rhondda Cynon Taf this school summer holiday (Saturday 19 July to Sunday 31 August 2025) – when a maximum single fare of £1.50 will apply to all journeys that start and end in the County Borough. This is the seventh time that bus fares have been reduced in Rhondda […]

Brecon Mountain Railway has experienced a marked increase in visitor numbers after its appearance in the BBC One Wales documentary Ruth and Steve: From Merthyr with Love.   The programme, presented by Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs, highlighted Merthyr Tydfil’s heritage and included an in-depth visit to the heritage railway.   Since the broadcast, the railway […]

Trehopcyn Primary School has announced the opening of its new Community Hub. The state-of-the-art facility is designed to serve as a community space for local residents, groups, and organisations to enjoy. With extensive renovations and refurbishments, the Hub is now fully equipped to support a wide range of activities and events for the entire community. […]

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 […]