Drought status extended across all of Wales as environment continues to feel the strain
With very little rainfall and sustained high temperatures over the last week, conditions across Wales’ natural environment have continued to deteriorate. As a result, Natural Resources Wales (NRW) has today (30 July) confirmed that it is extending its drought declaration across the whole of Wales. This follows the announcement last week, where north Wales &…
Making and enforcing byelaws
Geoff Wild sets out key considerations when looking to make, amend, revoke, re-enact or enforce byelaws (or ‘bylaws’, as they should more properly be known). A byelaw has been judicially defined as “an ordinance affecting the public or some portion of the public, imposed by some authority clothed with statutory powers, ordering something to be…
Pioneering Regenerative Farmer from Mississippi comes to Wales
One of the world’s leading authorities on adaptive grazing and regenerative land management has visited Wales to share knowledge on his tried and tested farming practices and principles. Dr. Allen Williams was the keynote speaker at an event organised by Innersense Consultants and Natural Resources Wales’s Four Rivers for LIFE project at the Agriculture Research…
Hot Jam Music CIC premieres original music videos written and performed by members of Valleys Veterans and Taf Ely Veterans Group.
Hot Jam Music CIC, based in the South Wales valleys are delighted to announce the premiere of two original music videos, showcasing songs written and performed by local armed forces veterans. Veterans from Valley Veterans in Ton Pentre and Taf Ely Veterans group in Rhydfelin worked with Andy Mulligan and Sylvia Strand over the period of…
Wales & West Utilities strengthens commitment to Welsh language
In the lead up to the National Eisteddfod, Wales & West Utilities is strengthening its commitment to supporting and using the Welsh language with the introduction of a new Welsh Language Development Plan. The gas emergency and pipeline service company has also taken the opportunity to refresh its existing Welsh Language Scheme. Developed in collaboration…
Off-road bike crackdown continues across Cynon Valley as residents debate police approach
South Wales Police neighbourhood teams are continuing a summer crackdown on illegal off-road bikes being ridden on public roads across the Cynon Valley, after officers seized another bike in Aberdare last week. In a post on Facebook, officers said they were taking a “zero-tolerance approach” to off-road bikes being used in an anti-social manner, warning…
Demolition phase for police station and car park sites in Pontypridd
The initial traffic management needed for the main demolition phase of the Pontypridd Police Station and Berw Road Car Park buildings from August 3 has been confirmed. A one-way system is needed at Morgan Street, on the pictured section near the bus station. Traffic will still be able to enter this road in the usual…
JASON O’CONNELL MS CALLS FOR ACTION OVER SAFETY CONCERNS AT ABERDARE BUS STATION
Jason O’Connell MS has written to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council calling for action to tackle antisocial behaviour at Aberdare Bus Station after residents raised concerns about safety. In his letter, Mr O’Connell has asked the Council what measures are in place to address antisocial behaviour and whether additional security, CCTV, lighting and partnership working with…
Wales Ombudsman reports 48% surge in public service complaints
The Public Services Ombudsman for Wales has reported a 48% surge in complaints about public services alongside an 18% increase in complaints about the Code of Conduct, in its first quarterly report of 2026. In its Q1 report for 2026, the watchdog said it had already received 1,130 new complaints about public services in the…
Store CLOSED for Illegal Vape & Tobacco Sales!
An ABERDARE store has been forced to CLOSE with immediate effect following a successful investigation by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council’s Trading Standards team. AVB (ABER) Limited, trading as Best Vape, located at 34 Victoria Square, Aberdare, CF44 7LB, was issued with a THREE-MONTH Closure Order on 24th June 2026 under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and…