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A work scheme will begin next week to rectify damage to a large wall in Cilfynydd, which requires necessary traffic management over the weeks ahead. The masonry retaining wall is located between Cilfynydd Road and the A470 – with the pictured section of the structure needing to be rebuilt. It sustained the damage during a […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Police are working in partnership to educate people  on the dangers of illegal off-roading on coal tips, the damage this causes to  tip drainage systems, and the danger this poses to the public and are looking for your help to report these incidents. Works to remediate the Tylorstown […]

Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn have returned to school in style this week, by moving into fantastic new facilities that are fit for the 21st Century. It follows completion of the Council and Welsh Government’s major investment in Welsh Medium primary education for the Rhondda Fach. The Ferndale school’s first day […]

Work as part of the Hirwaun Safe Routes in Communities scheme has this week progressed to a new location – the pictured section of Rhigos Road and Brecon Road. Phase two of the Welsh Government-funded scheme started in November 2024, and work to install a new safe crossing point at High Street and Davies Row […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced that significant funding is now secured to redevelop the Marks and Spencer site in Pontypridd Town Centre. Following the appointment of a contractor, work is on course to start in February 2025. The site at 97-102 Taff Street has been earmarked for development as part of the Southern Gateway […]

With the country facing a number of weather and flood warnings, Dogs Trust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity, has issued its own warning, and is advising owners to keep their dogs away from floods and ice. Many dogs love to swim but with the country experiencing freezing temperatures and heavy rainfall, they may find their […]

The second phase of work to repair damage to the Aberdare Park boundary wall will start this week, with a local footway closure needed.  A section of the structure opposite Broniestyn Terrace in Trecynon collapsed following Storm Bert in November 2024, and an initial phase of work to rebuild it was completed before Christmas. Council […]

First Minister Eluned Morgan has told the Senedd how she will deliver for Wales in 2025. Since becoming First Minister, she has travelled the length and breadth of Wales, meeting people in their own communities to listen and learn firsthand what is most important to them. Their priorities have been placed at the heart of […]

One of the UK’s largest and most technically challenging road projects is set to be completed in Wales this summer. The £1.4bn Welsh Government funded project will improve accessibility, reduce journey times, provide extra resilience and reliability, and enhance road safety. The A465 (Hirwaun to Dowlais) project when completed later this year will have delivered […]

Nos Galan 2024 promises to be the knock-out event of the running season, as Wales’ first female champion boxer, the formidable, inspirational Lauren Price MBE, is revealed as the celebrity mystery runner! We say this every year – and every year we truly mean it – we are delighted to be able to welcome one […]

Join us on GTFM as we keep you company throughout the Christmas and New Year period with a great mix of programmes keeping you entertained, updated and informed thoughout the festive season. Find out more about how to listen to GTFM here Missed a show on GTFM? Catch up here with our listen again feature.  […]

Christmas is in full swing across Cwmdare, and this weekend saw Santa pay a special visit to children and their families as he made his way through the village on his sleigh. Santa and his elves meandered through the village streets, spreading festive cheer as they delivered gifts to youngsters. This weekend’s activities followed those […]