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gloinatur.bsky.social
🦡 A special visitor caught on camera at one of Rhondda Cynon Taf’s coal tips 🦡

This fantastic footage of a #Badger was captured by our volunteer Catrin using a #cameratrap - a brilliant reminder of just how important these overlooked places are for #wildlife.

#Wales #RhonddaCynonTaf #Nature
February 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM
sewbrec.org.uk
SEWBReC #SquareOfTheMonth is back! This month we are highlighting 1km squares with zero #Bird records.

The Jan squares are:
ST5094 near Chepstow in #Monmouthshire
ST0085 near Coedely in #RhonddaCynonTaf

Could you fill these map gaps?
www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/177
www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/176
January 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
naturalworldwalks.bsky.social
Watercolour effect of an original photo. Taken on a forestry trail on the Rhigos Mountain, South Wales. #watercolor #watercolour #rhigosmountain #rhonddacynontaf
August 7, 2025 at 3:40 PM
heleddfychan.bsky.social
Sharing in case needed and in the hope they won’t be.

Rhannu rhag ofn bydd angen, ond yn y gobaith na fydd.

#StormDarragh #RhonddaCynonTaf #Cardiff #Caerdydd #BroMorgannwg #ValeofGlamorgan #Pontypridd #Rhondda #Cynon
RCT out of hours - 01443425011 Vale of Glamorgan out of hours - 01446700111 Cardiff Council - 02920872087
December 7, 2024 at 9:54 AM
sewbrec.org.uk
For December #SquareOfTheMonth we are highlighting 1km squares with zero modern records! Can you help update the species list for these squares?

SO4114 Llantilio Crossenny #Monmouthshire
SS9690 Gilfach Goch #RhonddaCynonTaf

Gwent: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/197
Glam: www.sewbrec.org.uk/sqothm/196
December 3, 2025 at 11:47 AM
unionjane.bsky.social
'The new plaque marks the site of the Battle of De Winton Field in Tonypandy, where on 11 June 1936 an estimated 6,000 anti-fascist demonstrators gathered to oppose a rally organised by representatives of Sir Oswald Mosley’s British Union of Fascists.' #Tonypandy #RhonddaCynonTaf #WelshHistory
nation.cymru NationCymru @nation.cymru · May 25
A blue plaque is to be unveiled to commemorate a defining confrontation which helped halt the spread of fascism in Wales in the 1930s buff.ly/8ZrHDUe
May 25, 2026 at 8:06 PM
candicecreative.bsky.social
My 'RCT Artists Summer Intensive' project page is now live! Click the link below to find out about the two week course that has been nothing less than transformative.

#Art #Artists #Wales #RhonddaCynonTaf

artstudiocb.com/rct-artists-...
July 31, 2025 at 6:20 PM
sewbrec.org.uk
Our suggested event this week is a Coal Spoil #BioBlitz at Clydach Vale Country Park by Buglife: www.buglife.org.uk/events/coal-...

Many other local and online wildlife events can be found listed on our website: www.sewbrec.org.uk/diaryevents

#RCT #RhonddaCynonTaf #CoalSpoil
June 2, 2025 at 11:39 AM
rhaglencymru.bsky.social
Wythnos drist i radio Cymraeg/Cymreig ... ond mae'na straeon positif o hyd.
Hanes GTFM a geir yma gydag Ioan Dyer.

Radio cymunedol cryf.
rhaglencymru.podbean.com/e/llais-lleo...

#Radio #Pontypridd #rhonddacynontaf #Cymraeg
Llais lleol - GTFM | Rhaglen Cymru
Gorsaf radio gymunedol Pontypridd a chyffinau sy'n denu sylw'r pod y tro hwn. Mae GTFM wedi hen ennill ei phlwyf yn y ddwyiaith gydag Ioan Dyer yn un o'i lleisiau cyfarwydd. Mae Ioan yn sôn am arlwy G...
rhaglencymru.podbean.com
September 26, 2026 at 9:02 AM
filiacharity.bsky.social
'A man has been arrested after a 40-year-old woman who was shot dead in Talbot Green, about 15 miles west of #Cardiff.'

#Femicide #TalbotGreen #GreenPark #RhonddaCynonTaf #Cardiff #Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 #MVAWG #maleviolence

www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Talbot Green shooting: man arrested after woman dies in south Wales town
Crime scenes set up in Green Park area with 40-year-old man taken into custody, say police
www.theguardian.com
March 10, 2025 at 9:27 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Man's house was burgled after his mother had died in a house fire
#Wales #Cymru #MountainAsh #CynonValley #RhonddaCynonTaf #MerthyrTydfilCrownCourt #Crime #Courts
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mans-house-burgled-after-mother-34674894
Man's house was burgled after his mother had died in a house fire
Michael Menzies, 44, stole a computer and tablets worth more than £1,000.
www.walesonline.co.uk
September 27, 2026 at 1:28 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Woman found dead in bath after being diagnosed with breast cancer
#Wales #Cymru #Courts #Pontypridd #RhonddaCynonTaf #Aberdare #CynonValley
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/woman-found-dead-bath-after-34673378
Woman found dead in bath after being diagnosed with breast cancer
Lorette Jonathon, 53, had been suffering with pain and anxiety since the diagnosis, an inquest heard
www.walesonline.co.uk
September 27, 2026 at 1:09 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Welsh charity boss quits amid concerns over his past
#Wales #Cymru #Charities #Aberdare #Mentalhealth #Health #Rhondda #RhonddaCynonTaf #YourMoney #People
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/welsh-charity-boss-quits-amid-34345080
Welsh charity boss quits amid concerns over his past
The charity said 'a series of serious concerns' had been identified
www.walesonline.co.uk
July 26, 2026 at 3:03 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Live A470 updates as emergency repairs mean drivers face long delays
#Wales #Cymru #A470 #TrafficandTravel #Cardiff #Pontypridd #RhonddaCynonTaf
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/live-a470-updates-emergency-repairs-34261047
Live A470 updates as emergency repairs mean drivers face long delays
One lane is closed in both directions after a lorry crash on Wednesday
www.walesonline.co.uk
July 9, 2026 at 6:23 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
The remarkable Welsh woman who overcame such trauma to get to the very top of her field
#Wales #Cymru #NHS #Aberdare #RhonddaCynonTaf #Neath #People
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/remarkable-welsh-woman-who-overcame-32635313
The remarkable Welsh woman who overcame such trauma to get to the very top of her field
She survived abuse, poverty, and homelessness. She was initially turned down for the career she dreamed of. But nothing could stop Donna Ockenden making it
www.walesonline.co.uk
October 19, 2025 at 2:48 AM
heleddfychan.bsky.social
Thanks to all funders and groups that came to our Funders Fair today. If you missed it and need support in finding funding, please get in touch.

Diwrnod da yn ein ffair arianu heddiw. Diolch i bawb ddaeth. #Cynon #Senedd #RhonddaCynonTaf #SouthWalesCentral
July 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
wales-news.bsky.social
Historic Welsh chapel saved by community campaign
#Wales #Cymru #RhonddaCynonTaf #Pontypridd
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/historic-welsh-chapel-saved-community-32193753
Historic Welsh chapel saved by community campaign
Baptist Union Wales 'deeply moved' by community fund raising to save the chapel where Cwm Rhondda was first sung
www.walesonline.co.uk
August 4, 2025 at 9:33 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson over wildfire in Treherbert
#Wales #Cymru #Fires #Treherbert #RhonddaCynonTaf #Crime
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/three-teenagers-arrested-suspicion-arson-34469314
Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson over wildfire in Treherbert
A fire chief has said arson has become a real problem as wildfires rage across the nation
www.walesonline.co.uk
August 17, 2026 at 9:29 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Over 50 flood warnings and alerts issued on Welsh rivers - full list
#Wales #Cymru #MetOffice #Walesweather #Pembrokeshire #Carmarthenshire #Newport #Swansea #RhonddaCynonTaf #Monmouthshire
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/over-50-flood-warnings-alerts-32813583
Over 50 flood warnings and alerts issued on Welsh rivers - full list
A number of roads and properties have already flooded amidst a Met Office yellow weather warning
www.walesonline.co.uk
November 5, 2025 at 7:19 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Mum finds son dead from overdose on new street drug
#Wales #Cymru #Rhondda #RhonddaCynonTaf #Courts #Aberdare #Drugs #Health
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/mum-finds-son-dead-overdose-31993816
Mum finds son dead from overdose on new street drug
The substance has been found in heroin, cannabis, and black market pills sold as the anti-anxiety drug diazepam
www.walesonline.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 3:08 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
The infrastructure in RCT that the council is planning to spend money on next year
#Wales #Cymru #RhonddaCynonTaf #RhonddaCynonTafCouncil #LocalGovernment
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/infrastructure-rct-council-planning-spend-31128088
The infrastructure in RCT that the council is planning to spend money on next year
Full council will consider the planned three year capital programme at a meeting on Wednesday, March 5
www.walesonline.co.uk
March 5, 2025 at 7:05 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Kevin Sinfield's emotional pledge to family whose teenage son died of MND just a week ago
#Wales #Cymru #RhonddaCynonTaf #Pontypridd #Health #People
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/kevin-sinfields-emotional-pledge-family-32996933
Kevin Sinfield's emotional pledge to family whose teenage son died of MND just a week ago
Kyle Sieniawski, from Pontypridd, had hoped to meet the rugby star this week
www.walesonline.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Council admits blunder after putting bus stop plump right outside couple's driveway
#Wales #Cymru #Beddau #Rhondda #RhonddaCynonTaf #RhonddaCynonTafCouncil
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/council-admits-blunder-after-putting-32539240
Council admits blunder after putting bus stop plump right outside couple's driveway
Christopher Harris and Michelle Smith could not believe it when they came home from work to find the bus stop had been created
www.walesonline.co.uk
September 27, 2025 at 1:08 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
More than 16,000 food parcels were handed out by foodbanks in RCT last year
#Wales #Cymru #RhonddaCynonTaf #Rhondda #CynonValley #Pontypridd
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/local-news/more-16000-food-parcels-were-31733207
More than 16,000 food parcels were handed out by foodbanks in RCT last year
Data shows that 16,634 emergency food parcels were provided between April 2024 and March 2025 with 5,793 of them going to children
www.walesonline.co.uk
May 28, 2025 at 6:23 AM
wales-news.bsky.social
Dad with dementia will no longer have to sell his home to pay for care in landmark legal victory
#Wales #Cymru #InTheNews #Aberdare #RhonddaCynonTaf
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/dad-dementia-no-longer-sell-31400042
Dad with dementia will no longer have to sell his home to pay for care in landmark legal victory
Leonard Manning's care home fees were costing £1,800 a week
www.walesonline.co.uk
April 12, 2025 at 1:28 AM