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Driver helps police officer catch suspect by offering a lift in her Nissan Micra
When a police officer was pursuing a suspect on foot in Abercwmboi, a local driver pulled over and invited him into her car to help close t…
Brynna mother receives kidney transplant after stranger responds to Facebook plea
After exhausting other options, Karen Davey shared a request for a kidney donor on social media to ensure she could remain with her four ch…
Llanwonno wildfire incident stood down as roads reopen in Rhondda Cynon Taff
The major incident status for the wildfire at Llanwonno has been lifted after firefighting efforts successfully protected all local propert…
Children under 16 can swim for free at Pontypridd Lido this summer
Families visiting Ynysangharad War Memorial Park in Pontypridd can now access the Grade II listed lido for free for children under 16. The …
New extra care facility completed in Porth
Construction of a new extra care development in Porth has finished, with the site set to welcome its first residents in August. The facilit…
Battery energy storage system approved for Tonteg site
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved plans for a large-scale battery energy storage system off Pound Farm Lane in Tonteg. The facility wi…
Rhondda Cynon Taf reduces number of long-term empty homes by over 800
The number of private sector homes sitting empty for six months or more in Rhondda Cynon Taf has fallen by 869 since 2017. By introducing c…
Pontypridd therapist uses his own experience to help remove food bank stigma
After relying on a food bank to feed his family following his university graduation, Steven Crichton is now volunteering to help make the s…
Talbot Green's Lanelay Hall Hotel wins national award for its afternoon tea
Lanelay Hall Hotel & Spa in Talbot Green has been awarded an 'Award of Excellence' at the 2026 Afternoon Tea Awards, becoming the only Wels…
Pontypridd to host its first Pride festival this July
Ynysangharad War Memorial Park will host the inaugural RCT Pride on 25 July, featuring a parade, market stalls, and live performances from …
Jodie Davies from Tonyrefail rebuilds her life after years of addiction and homelessness
After spending years trapped in a cycle of drug use and homelessness, 44-year-old Jodie Davies has turned her life around to raise her chil…
Statue of women's rights advocate Elizabeth Andrews to be unveiled in Trehafod
A new sculpture of Elizabeth Andrews will be unveiled at the Rhondda Heritage Park Museum on 25 June. As the final piece in a campaign to r…