'Rex' with his ostler, Tower Colliery, Cynon Valley, south Wales, 1979, photo by John Cornwell (Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales).
August 13, 2026 at 5:02 PM
'Rex' with his ostler, Tower Colliery, Cynon Valley, south Wales, 1979, photo by John Cornwell (Amgueddfa Cymru/Museum Wales).
Join us tomorrow for talks and informal chats about wildlife in the Cynon Valley and help shape the next phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project. ⬇️
🌿 COAL SPOIL – NATURE’S SURPRISE LEGACY 🌿
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
October 1, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Join us tomorrow for talks and informal chats about wildlife in the Cynon Valley and help shape the next phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project. ⬇️
📍 Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD
Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD
Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨
May 8, 2026 at 3:03 PM
📍 Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD
Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨
🏴 Plaid Cymru WIN 3 SEATS
💚 Plaid Cymru yn ENNILL 3 SEDD
Llongyfarchiadau Heledd Fychan, Lis McLean a Sara Crowley! ✨
Treorchy (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 70.8% (+31.4)
➡️ RFM: 16.0% (New)
🌹 LAB: 10.1% (-45.1)
🌳 CON: 1.7% (-3.8)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 70.8% (+31.4)
➡️ RFM: 16.0% (New)
🌹 LAB: 10.1% (-45.1)
🌳 CON: 1.7% (-3.8)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
June 25, 2026 at 10:56 PM
Treorchy (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 70.8% (+31.4)
➡️ RFM: 16.0% (New)
🌹 LAB: 10.1% (-45.1)
🌳 CON: 1.7% (-3.8)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 70.8% (+31.4)
➡️ RFM: 16.0% (New)
🌹 LAB: 10.1% (-45.1)
🌳 CON: 1.7% (-3.8)
🌍 GRN: 1.4% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil have backed calls for the Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
Two more Welsh councils back calls for devolution of Crown Estate
Anthony Lewis – Local democracy reporter Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil have backed calls for the Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales. Notices of motion were approved at full cou...
nation.cymru
March 6, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil have backed calls for the Crown Estate to be devolved to Wales
Plaid Cymru WIN! 🎉
👏 Llongyfarchiadau i Wiliam Rees ar ennill isetholiad Tref Pontypridd.
💚 Congratulations to Wiliam Rees on being elected councillor for Pontypridd Town on both Rhondda Cynon Taf County and Pontypridd Town Council.
👏 Llongyfarchiadau i Wiliam Rees ar ennill isetholiad Tref Pontypridd.
💚 Congratulations to Wiliam Rees on being elected councillor for Pontypridd Town on both Rhondda Cynon Taf County and Pontypridd Town Council.
July 18, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Plaid Cymru WIN! 🎉
👏 Llongyfarchiadau i Wiliam Rees ar ennill isetholiad Tref Pontypridd.
💚 Congratulations to Wiliam Rees on being elected councillor for Pontypridd Town on both Rhondda Cynon Taf County and Pontypridd Town Council.
👏 Llongyfarchiadau i Wiliam Rees ar ennill isetholiad Tref Pontypridd.
💚 Congratulations to Wiliam Rees on being elected councillor for Pontypridd Town on both Rhondda Cynon Taf County and Pontypridd Town Council.
Important to notice that Reform lost in Dowlais and Pant ward in Merthyr Tydfil county; and were destroyed by Plaid Cymru in Treorchi in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
June 26, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Important to notice that Reform lost in Dowlais and Pant ward in Merthyr Tydfil county; and were destroyed by Plaid Cymru in Treorchi in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Former Cynon Valley Labour MP Beth Winter has emerged as a key figure in the new left-wing party launched by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana ✍️Martin Shipton
Former MP Beth Winter playing key role in Corbyn's new party
Martin Shipton Former Cynon Valley Labour MP Beth Winter has emerged as a key figure in the new left-wing party launched by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Ms Winter is one of the three directors of ...
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July 28, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Former Cynon Valley Labour MP Beth Winter has emerged as a key figure in the new left-wing party launched by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana ✍️Martin Shipton
Redpoll. Nice little flock in my Cwmbach garden this afternoon, Cynon Valley (29/3/26) #birdingwales
March 29, 2026 at 4:52 PM
Redpoll. Nice little flock in my Cwmbach garden this afternoon, Cynon Valley (29/3/26) #birdingwales
🌿 COAL SPOIL – NATURE’S SURPRISE LEGACY 🌿
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
October 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
🌿 COAL SPOIL – NATURE’S SURPRISE LEGACY 🌿
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
📍 St Elvan’s Church, Aberdare
📅 Friday 2nd October | 1pm–3pm
Join Glo i Natur CIC as we celebrate the completed first phase of the 'Our Cwm Cynon' project and explore the remarkable wildlife found on coal spoil sites in the Cynon Valley and beyond. 🦋
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved a £2.57mn purchase of 16 Ynysybwl homes after repeated flooding and increased climate risks | Brian McHugh
Rhondda council to spend millions protecting residents from rising flood risks
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved a £2.57mn purchase of 16 Ynysybwl homes after repeated flooding and increased climate risks
bylines.cymru
February 3, 2026 at 1:26 PM
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has approved a £2.57mn purchase of 16 Ynysybwl homes after repeated flooding and increased climate risks | Brian McHugh
Pontypridd Town (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 51.6% (-2.2)
➡️ RFM: 24.2% (New)
🌹 LAB: 19.4% (-16.8)
🌳 CON: 2.6% (-7.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.2% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 51.6% (-2.2)
➡️ RFM: 24.2% (New)
🌹 LAB: 19.4% (-16.8)
🌳 CON: 2.6% (-7.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.2% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
July 17, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Pontypridd Town (Rhondda Cynon Taf) Council By-Election Result:
🌼 PLC: 51.6% (-2.2)
➡️ RFM: 24.2% (New)
🌹 LAB: 19.4% (-16.8)
🌳 CON: 2.6% (-7.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.2% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
🌼 PLC: 51.6% (-2.2)
➡️ RFM: 24.2% (New)
🌹 LAB: 19.4% (-16.8)
🌳 CON: 2.6% (-7.3)
🌍 GRN: 2.2% (New)
Plaid Cyrmu HOLD.
Changes w/ 2022.
There will soon be a £1 cap on bus fares for all young people aged 5-21 in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) ahead of a national rollout
£1 cap on bus fares for young people
Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter There will soon be a £1 cap on bus fares for all young people aged 5-21 in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) ahead of a national rollout. Bus fares for all 5 to 21 year ol...
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August 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
There will soon be a £1 cap on bus fares for all young people aged 5-21 in Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) ahead of a national rollout
Right hold the fucking phones since when has Eglwysilan been in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Photographer over the Moon with ET recreation on Eglwysilan Mountain - BBC News share.google/nxPHGlTZPvc4...
Photographer over the Moon with ET recreation on Eglwysilan Mountain
The planets finally aligned for friends who spent two years trying to recreate an iconic movie scene.
share.google
January 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Right hold the fucking phones since when has Eglwysilan been in Rhondda Cynon Taf
It’s absolutely heartbreaking seeing the flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
No one deserves this, but these communities have experienced floods multiple times in recent years
Many people there are already making do on low incomes.
It is also one of the friendliest and welcoming places in the UK.
No one deserves this, but these communities have experienced floods multiple times in recent years
Many people there are already making do on low incomes.
It is also one of the friendliest and welcoming places in the UK.
November 24, 2024 at 1:39 PM
It’s absolutely heartbreaking seeing the flooding in Rhondda Cynon Taf.
No one deserves this, but these communities have experienced floods multiple times in recent years
Many people there are already making do on low incomes.
It is also one of the friendliest and welcoming places in the UK.
No one deserves this, but these communities have experienced floods multiple times in recent years
Many people there are already making do on low incomes.
It is also one of the friendliest and welcoming places in the UK.
Six council by-elections to sink your teeth into this week:
🔶 Kingswood (Stroud)
🎗️ Portobello/Craigmillar (Edinburgh)
🎗️ Southside/Newington (Edinburgh)
🔶 Chesterton & Launton (Oxfordshire)
🌳 Llanwit Fardre (Rhonnda Cynon Taf)
🌍️ Frome West (Somerset)
electionmaps.uk/council-by-e...
🔶 Kingswood (Stroud)
🎗️ Portobello/Craigmillar (Edinburgh)
🎗️ Southside/Newington (Edinburgh)
🔶 Chesterton & Launton (Oxfordshire)
🌳 Llanwit Fardre (Rhonnda Cynon Taf)
🌍️ Frome West (Somerset)
electionmaps.uk/council-by-e...
August 31, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Six council by-elections to sink your teeth into this week:
🔶 Kingswood (Stroud)
🎗️ Portobello/Craigmillar (Edinburgh)
🎗️ Southside/Newington (Edinburgh)
🔶 Chesterton & Launton (Oxfordshire)
🌳 Llanwit Fardre (Rhonnda Cynon Taf)
🌍️ Frome West (Somerset)
electionmaps.uk/council-by-e...
🔶 Kingswood (Stroud)
🎗️ Portobello/Craigmillar (Edinburgh)
🎗️ Southside/Newington (Edinburgh)
🔶 Chesterton & Launton (Oxfordshire)
🌳 Llanwit Fardre (Rhonnda Cynon Taf)
🌍️ Frome West (Somerset)
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#FindsFriday
Llyn Fawr occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath & Cynon Valley. It was the site of an important hoard of weapons & tools from the late Bronze & early Iron Age. #Archaeology
Llyn Fawr occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath & Cynon Valley. It was the site of an important hoard of weapons & tools from the late Bronze & early Iron Age. #Archaeology
February 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
#FindsFriday
Llyn Fawr occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath & Cynon Valley. It was the site of an important hoard of weapons & tools from the late Bronze & early Iron Age. #Archaeology
Llyn Fawr occupies one of a series glacial cirques that form the northern escarpment of the South Wales uplands, overlooking the heads of the Vale of Neath & Cynon Valley. It was the site of an important hoard of weapons & tools from the late Bronze & early Iron Age. #Archaeology
Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being asked to support calls for the devolution of The Crown Estate to Wales
Rhondda councillors asked to support calls for devolution of Crown Estate to Wales
Anthony Lewis Local Democracy Reporter Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being asked to support calls for the devolution of The Crown Estate to Wales. A Plaid Cymru notice of motion to full council...
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February 27, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Councillors in Rhondda Cynon Taf are being asked to support calls for the devolution of The Crown Estate to Wales
🐌🎉 One year ago this week, the Pyrenean Semi-slug (Semilimax pyrenaicus) was discovered new to Britain — found on Cwmaman Tip, near Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
January 15, 2026 at 8:09 PM
🐌🎉 One year ago this week, the Pyrenean Semi-slug (Semilimax pyrenaicus) was discovered new to Britain — found on Cwmaman Tip, near Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
A small species, but a big moment for British wildlife.
(1/7)
Another Welsh chapel closing its doors in Rhondda Cynon Taf, hot on the heels of Capel Sardis, Pontypridd. Wonder how many others are still operational? Surely not many.
February 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Another Welsh chapel closing its doors in Rhondda Cynon Taf, hot on the heels of Capel Sardis, Pontypridd. Wonder how many others are still operational? Surely not many.
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils are the 13th and 14th Welsh councils to demand the Crown Estate and its wealth is transferred into Welsh control.
Once again the work of YesCymru members making a difference!
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils are the 13th and 14th Welsh councils to demand the Crown Estate and its wealth is transferred into Welsh control.
Once again the work of YesCymru members making a difference!
March 5, 2025 at 8:18 PM
🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils are the 13th and 14th Welsh councils to demand the Crown Estate and its wealth is transferred into Welsh control.
Once again the work of YesCymru members making a difference!
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhondda Cynon Taf councils are the 13th and 14th Welsh councils to demand the Crown Estate and its wealth is transferred into Welsh control.
Once again the work of YesCymru members making a difference!
#WorldAtoZ
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3: C
Stereophonics formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley of Wales.
This song and the video are a fave, but not for Coulrophobes!!
Worldwide version sans clowns👇
youtu.be/zpjPmKtdrTk?si=BZx7kEKvCiHwSwH8
Mr. Writer
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3: C
Stereophonics formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley of Wales.
This song and the video are a fave, but not for Coulrophobes!!
Worldwide version sans clowns👇
youtu.be/zpjPmKtdrTk?si=BZx7kEKvCiHwSwH8
Mr. Writer
Stereophonics - Mr. Writer (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by StereophonicsVEVO
www.youtube.com
September 2, 2026 at 9:08 PM
#WorldAtoZ
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3: C
Stereophonics formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley of Wales.
This song and the video are a fave, but not for Coulrophobes!!
Worldwide version sans clowns👇
youtu.be/zpjPmKtdrTk?si=BZx7kEKvCiHwSwH8
Mr. Writer
#MusicChallenge
#MusicSky
Day 3: C
Stereophonics formed in 1992 in the village of Cwmaman in the Cynon Valley of Wales.
This song and the video are a fave, but not for Coulrophobes!!
Worldwide version sans clowns👇
youtu.be/zpjPmKtdrTk?si=BZx7kEKvCiHwSwH8
Mr. Writer
There are 9 council by-elections taking place this week across England & Wales:
Defences:
- 3x CON (Dartford x2, Denbighshire)
- 2x LAB (Basildon, Neath Port Talbot)
- 1x RFM (Staffordshire)
- 1x LDM (Harborough)
- 1x GRN (Liverpool)
- 1x PLC (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Defences:
- 3x CON (Dartford x2, Denbighshire)
- 2x LAB (Basildon, Neath Port Talbot)
- 1x RFM (Staffordshire)
- 1x LDM (Harborough)
- 1x GRN (Liverpool)
- 1x PLC (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
July 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
There are 9 council by-elections taking place this week across England & Wales:
Defences:
- 3x CON (Dartford x2, Denbighshire)
- 2x LAB (Basildon, Neath Port Talbot)
- 1x RFM (Staffordshire)
- 1x LDM (Harborough)
- 1x GRN (Liverpool)
- 1x PLC (Rhondda Cynon Taf)
Defences:
- 3x CON (Dartford x2, Denbighshire)
- 2x LAB (Basildon, Neath Port Talbot)
- 1x RFM (Staffordshire)
- 1x LDM (Harborough)
- 1x GRN (Liverpool)
- 1x PLC (Rhondda Cynon Taf)