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On Saturday, 19th October, Heledd Fychan, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, joined protesters fighting against changes to Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council’s school transport policy. These changes risk pushing more families into poverty and increasing school absences. Under the proposed changes, many local authorities, including RCT Council, are changing the […]
Wales face Fiji, Australia and South Africa on consecutive weekends this November at Principality Stadium. Dewi Lake will captain the side again this November having done so on the summer tour to Australia. Two uncapped players are selected among the 19 forwards and 16 backs named today: second row Freddie Thomas (Gloucester Rugby) and Scarlets’ […]
Halloween can be great fun, especially for children out and about trick or treating in their costumes. However, for some people it can be a worry especially if they’re home alone and concerned about callers after dark. No one should feel scared or anxious in their own homes, so Age Cymru has come up with […]
GTFM Presents an interview in which Aberfan disaster survivor Gaynor Madgwick tells Welsh Broadcaster Doreen Jenkins what she remembers of that fateful day 58 years ago and how she came to write her first book ‘Aberfan -Struggling out of the Darkness – A Survivor’s Story’. Gaynor was 8 years of age when her school and […]
Residents angry about RCT Council’s plans to cut back on some home to school transport from next autumn have organised a demonstration to be held outside the Council’s Pontypridd offices at 11am Saturday 19th October. They’re unhappy about planned cuts from next September which will see free bus transport withdrawn for children aged 11 and […]
Primary school pupils who have engaged with a project to restore ancient peatland and traditional wildlife to parts of the Afan and Rhondda Valleys have written and performed a catchy song about the important work. It’s available on YouTube and can be viewed here: https://bit.ly/PowerofthePeatbogs https://youtu.be/UxMSSuSeUjk Since the Lost Peatlands Partnership Project funded by […]
Transport for Wales (TfW) recorded the largest rise in passenger numbers out of all the UK’s train operators this spring, up 27% on the previous year. Newly published data shows that between April and June this year, 7.6 million journeys were made on TfW services compared to 6 million in the same period the previous […]
As part of the Diwrnod Shw’mae Su’mae celebrations, Menter Iaith Rhondda Cynon Taf announced a brand new partnership with the National Eisteddfod, Helo Blod, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council and Ymbweru Bro as part of the Eisteddfod’s legacy following this year’s successful festival in the area. The awards celebrate the Welsh language among businesses […]
Driver training for Transport for Wales’ brand-new tri-mode trains is progressing well ahead of their planned introduction later this year. The Class 756 trains, built by Stadler, are now regularly being seen on the network in South Wales as drivers complete their final training ahead of their introduction into passenger service over the coming months. […]
Work has begun in homes on the Gower Estate to remedy safety issues posed by Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC). The solution which will be implemented by Trivallis housing association involves installing a safety deck across the ceilings of all upper-floor rooms in each home. This deck will ensure the stability and security of the […]
British air freight carrier, European Cargo, has confirmed its investment plans to open a new base in Wales Cardiff Airport is thrilled a new regular air freight service between China and Wales will be starting, thanks to European Cargo and the launch of its second UK base. The new base launches on 16 October 2024. […]
DUE TO PHENOMENAL DEMAND Stereophonics have announced a second date at Principality Stadium. The band will now play Friday 11th July and Saturday 12th July 2025. Stadium Anthems promises to be a journey through the band’s incredible career, with no hit left behind. Tickets for both dates go on general sale Friday 11th October at 9 […]