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Pontypridd MS and former Counsel General and Minister for the Constitution Mick Antoniw MS has announced his intention to stand down at the next Senedd election. In a letter to Labour Party members in Pontypridd Mick Antoniw said: “It has been the greatest honour of my life to be the elected as the Welsh Labour representative for […]

Emergency services workers, education staff and a funeral director feature in a new 48-second film to highlight the importance of support being available for professionals affected by the death of a child or young person as part of bereavement charity 2wish’s new campaign, You Can’t Pour from an Empty Cup. The charity’s 2025 Professionals Support […]

Transport for Wales and Network Rail are urging all customers to check before they travel on Friday morning and into the weekend with weather warnings in place across the country.  With Storm Eowyn set to hit Wales and winds reaching 90mph on Friday morning, customers should expect disruptions and are strongly urged to check before […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has made its final decisions on two residential care proposals that were recently consulted upon. On Wednesday, January 22, Members amended the proposal for Ferndale House Care Home, instead agreeing to keep it open until new care accommodation for Rhondda Fach is built, while the proposal to close Cae Glas […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is set to start work to redevelop an area of derelict land at Hannah Street in Porth – bringing it back into use by providing extra parking spaces for the town centre, some green space, and public seating. During July 2024, the Council announced that it was developing a scheme for […]

There is an array of destinations available for customers throughout 2025 from the National Airport of Wales. Whether it is a city break, a beach escape, or visiting loved ones, Cardiff Airport is here to make travel dreams come true. We thank our teams as they work tirelessly to provide a smooth experience for customers. […]

While a new year can mean a new start, it can also be a very challenging time for many facing struggles With the additional pressure and mental health struggles, the Samaritans campaign to make the third Monday of January “brew Monday”, a day where people are encouraged to get talking over a cuppa. Transport for […]

The Devils became only the second British team ever to win the IIHF Continental Cup, beating Grenoble 6-1 at Vindico Arena to take the prize with an unbeaten record in the final round. Tyler Busch opened the scoring for the Devils 5:17 into the first period when he finished off a goal mouth pass from […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet will consider a draft Budget Strategy proposed by officers following Welsh Government’s provisional Local Government settlement, and Members could agree for it to be the focus of the next phase of consultation.  The provisional Local Government settlement on December 11 indicated that Rhondda Cynon Taf will receive a 4.8% funding […]

An additional £1.5m is set to be provided for warm hubs across Wales which provide a welcoming and safe space for people of all ages. The hubs offer a safe place where people can meet, get advice, and stay warm, helping communities of all ages through challenging times. Many warm hubs provide practical help with […]

The second phase of repair works to drainage infrastructure in Mountain Ash will start next week – focusing on Stream Street, High Street and Pryce Street. The work will start from Monday, January 20, and will include repairing sections of piping where required, along with rebuilding manholes. Temporary traffic management will be needed at some of the […]