Mountain Ash man jailed following police pursuit
The pursuit took place on roads near Abercwmboi during May 2026. Jacob Roberts, 25 from Mountain Ash was jailed for one year and two months in prison following his conviction. He was also disqualified from driving for three years. Roberts was sentenced at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Friday August 21 where he pleaded guilty…
Ponty gets the splash pad, Aberdare gets the raffle tickets
There is an election on 6 May 2027. Bear that date in mind while reading what follows, because the council would rather you didn’t. On Monday 21 September, RCT Cabinet will consider £800,000 for two new splash pads — one at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd, one at Gelligaled Park in the Rhondda. Alongside…
South Wales Police is looking for new scrutiny panel members
South Wales Police is looking for new scrutiny panel members Scrutiny Panels allow members of the public to: • Understand the processes of a Stop Search • Hold the force to account by reviewing real incidents of police body-worn camera footage • Provide feedback on the use of policing powers, tactics and procedures. By engaging…
Prioritise the NHS and schools, not independence
The First Minister must focus on improving standards in schools and hospitals and stop constitutional grandstanding, according to the Leader of the Welsh Conservatives. Speaking in the Senedd Chamber, Darren Millar MS, told the First Minister to focus on the job he was elected to do. Yesterday, Rhun ap Iorwerth signed an agreement with the…
Wales planning firm promotes rising talent as affordable housing demand drives hiring push
RISING talents are stepping up at Cadnant Planning as the award-winning consultancy builds on a successful year and expands its presence across Wrexham and Chester. The business has promoted Sion Roberts to Associate Planner and Jack Lally to Planner, rewarding two standout performers at the award-winning firm. With offices in Conwy and Pulford, near Wrexham…
REFORM MS VISITS HIRWAUN POWER STATION
Reform Wales Shadow Energy Cabinet Minister Jason O’Connell MS has visited Hirwaun Power Station, where he received a briefing from the team on the facility and its role in supporting energy security. The Hirwaun facility is owned and operated by Drax, one of the UK’s largest energy companies. The company has invested in flexible power…
Operation Physalis was established in April 2026
Operation Physalis was established in April 2026 in response to a significant increase in Off-Road Bike (ORB) incidents, anti-social behaviour, and associated criminality throughout the Cynon Valley, particularly within Aberdare Town Centre and Cynon North. The operation was led by the Cynon Neighbourhood Policing Team, with strategic support from Cynon South, and was designed to…
Last week, on Emergency Services Day, PCSO Jenkins visited Bryntirion Infants School to take part in their Reading Café.
Last week, on Emergency Services Day, PCSO Jenkins visited Bryntirion Infants School to take part in their Reading Café. Following the story, the children had the opportunity to get creative and design their very own police badges, which they thoroughly enjoyed! It was fantastic to see so much imagination, creativity and engagement from the pupils….
Stop obsessing about independence, First Minister told.
Commenting ahead of a meeting of the leaders of Plaid Cymru, Sinn Fein and the SNP to discuss breaking up the United Kingdom, Darren Millar MS, Leader of the Welsh Conservatives, said: “Instead of obsessing about independence, the First Minister should be focused on dealing with the crisis engulfing the Welsh NHS and the declining standards…
Breathtaking movement and storytelling told by disabled led dance theatre Company, Humans Move
Wales’s freshest professional inclusive dance theatre Company, Humans Move, will be presenting their powerful and emotive physical dance story, Let Life Dance across Wales this autumn. Let Life Dance captures the high and lows of life’s rich journey, the twists and turns, interference and the chaos, and will be heading on tour again for 2026 to Pontypridd, Abertillery,…