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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 […]

Work has been completed on the former Miskin School, transforming it into 11 affordable homes for the community. Trivallis, a housing association based in Rhondda Cynon Taf, partnered with Cartrefi Limited to carry out the redevelopment. The historic building will soon welcome tenants, with move-ins starting on 16 December, following the official handover on 11 […]

Meet Gavin and Stacey, Dogs Trust Cardiff’s two young Belgian Malinois Shepherd pups heading to their happy place in time for Christmas. Named after the iconic characters, Gavin and Stacey are looking to steal the spotlight this festive season ahead of the Christmas Special of the hit TV series, due to air on Christmas Day. […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Cabinet has given final consideration to the proposed school organisation changes in Tonyrefail and Trallwn, following consultation on the respective proposals. Having considered all of the information presented by officers, Members have decided not to proceed with the proposals. Two separate reports were discussed at the Cabinet meeting on Monday, December 16. They […]

This December, Dogs Trust will be distributing gift parcels to dog owners affected by homelessness across Wales as part of its Together Through Homelessness scheme. Each year, Dogs Trust brings festive cheer to the dogs of people experiencing homelessness by delivering ‘Christmas Parcels’ filled with collars, leads, coats, treats and balls. This year, in response […]

Pontypridd-based Citrus Arts is offering the free course, equipping trainees with skills needed for a career in the creative industries. Citrus Arts, the Pontypridd-based arts and creative skills charity, is looking for young people between 18 and 30 interested in a new challenge or a career in the arts to join its free, arts technical […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a new Business Flood Resilience Grant to help small and medium sized businesses at risk of flooding to install new protection measures to their properties. The Grant can contribute 100% towards the eligible project costs, up to a maximum of £10,000 to each eligible business. The new grant has […]

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council officers have undertaken a review of road traffic conditions along the A4059 between Abercynon Roundabout and Cwmbach, following an increase in high severity road traffic collisions in recent years.  In response, Council officers are currently in the process of developing proposals to promote and improve road safety at key sections of this main road through the Cynon […]

RHONDDA Cynon Taf Council says that because of damage inflicted on Ynysangharad War Memorial Park by Storm Bert, it will not reopen before the end of next week at the earliest. This is to allow for essential repairs including: * Removal and clean-up of significant amounts of dirt and debris deposited all over the park, […]