Author: Rhys Gregory

A resident from Ferndale has been ordered to pay more than £1,700 after she was caught fly-tipping on six separate occasions at the same location – with CCTV evidence provided by the Council used in court. The defendant appeared at Merthyr Tydfil Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 21, in relation to fly tipping offences which took place last year. On April 20, 2020, Council enforcement officers found a total of 25 bags of dumped waste at a location in Ferndale. Upon inspection, the waste contained evidence which indicated who the waste belonged to. After it was apparent that fly tipping…

RCT Council will carry out essential scour repairs to two bridges in Ynyshir to rectify storm damage – requiring a one-way closure of the link road between the A4233 and Ynyshir Road/Aber-Rhondda Road from Tuesday. The Llanwonno River Footbridge and Maindy Arch River Bridge were both damaged in Storm Dennis, and repairs are now able to take place due to the recent low river levels. The Council has appointed contractor Kaymac, which specialises in in-water construction, as the contractor for the scheme. The work will begin on Tuesday, May 4, lasting around seven days. The contractor requires traffic management to…

RCT Council has shared a virtual fly-through tour of the proposed Llanharan Bypass, which will feature in an extensive public consultation which will be commencing in the near future. In March 2021, the Council provided a progress update on the major highway scheme, and announced that it would undertake a Pre-Planning Application consultation exercise in summer 2021. This will further bring residents up to date with progress and receive their views to inform a planning submission. The proposed Llanharan Bypass scheme will construct a new road to the south of Llanharan, which is split into three sections. The road’s western…

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board has confirmed that the drive-through mobile testing facility for residents who have symptoms of Covid-19 will remain in Pyle until Sunday 2 May before moving to Maesteg. From today, Monday 3 May, the drive-through mobile testing facility will reopen in Maesteg, at the site of the former Revlon / Cosi factory off Oakwood Drive in Maesteg (CF34 8TS), opening between 9am and 5pm. Booking for both sites is essential and can be done by visiting the Welsh Government website or calling 119. If you have hearing or speech difficulties, you can call 18001119. The walk-through…

The Welsh language is on the rise again. The National Office of Statistics recorded an increase in speakers for the fourth consecutive year  in 2020, and the Welsh Assembly has set a target of one million speakers by 2050. Speaking the country’s native tongue is important to Welsh people. It’s part of their heritage and identity, and a symbol of resistance to oppression over the course of Welsh history. It’s something that is represented in place names, too – not least in the country’s highest mountain, Yr Wddfa, or Snowdon as it’s known in English. The peak has been made…

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Poker is a famous game for many reasons. For one, the game is like a social activity, which is perfect for family and friends that can also be played online. What’s more, skills matter in poker. It is not just all about luck. If you’re currently in Wales, take note that all casinos are temporarily closed as advised by the government. Here are the best poker rooms in Wales that you can go to once they reopen. Les Croupiers Casino The Les Croupiers Casino Cardiff Poker Room is one of the biggest in the country with 20 tables and offers…

In the past decades, the automobile industry has probably never imagined that electrically generated cars would be possible. However, as technology continued to advance, the light for electric vehicles has shined forth. One electronic-mobile manufacturer started the innovation, followed by other leading car companies that started launching electric cars. Initially, electric vehicles are dreamed of by the world to stop using internal combustion engines that emit carbon dioxide, which harms the earth’s atmosphere. This situation has fuelled and continues to drive global climate change today. The ongoing revolution in the automobile industry brought by electric vehicles conveys hope to prevent…

Cardiff is the capital city of Wales. It is officially known as the city and county of Cardiff. It is the 11th largest city in the United Kingdom. When looking at Cardiff as a vacation destination, it is difficult to see how any other city compares. Cardiff has everything. Besides the natural beauty of the area, and the wonderful bay, they also feature just about everything you can imagine condensed into a city. This includes, (but is not limited to): National Museums Caerphilly Castle A 76,000 seater sports stadium (in the heart of the city) Shopping malls, shopping centers Arcade…

A Swansea grandmother who was the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago has thanked its staff for still delivering an excellent service after receiving her Covid vaccinations. A Swansea grandmother who was the first baby born under the NHS more than 70 years ago has thanked its staff for still delivering an excellent service after receiving her Covid vaccinations. Aneira Thomas was named after the founder of the then-new National Health Service, Aneurin Bevan, and made headlines across the country when she arrived at one minute past midnight on 5th July, 1948, at Glanamman hospital…