Hills Burgers and Matty's Chop Shop BBQ to Debut in Pontypridd
Hills Burgers from Brecon and Matty's Chop Shop BBQ will debut at Bunch of Grapes pub in Pontypridd this summer, with a four-course tasting menu from Matty O'Brien on September 18.
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Pontypridd White Bridge to close for corrective works
White Bridge in Pontypridd will close for a week from August 10 for corrective works following its restoration, with diversions in place.
One-way system in Pontypridd for demolition works
A one-way system will operate at Morgan Street in Pontypridd from August 3 as the former police station and Berw Road car park are demolished.
Woodville Consultants collapses into administration with £250m debts
Woodville Consultants, a Welsh litigation funder, has entered administration after investors obtained a court order over unpaid loans totalling £250 million.
Pontypridd Car Park to Close for Redevelopment
Berw Road car park in Pontypridd will close permanently on July 30 for demolition and redevelopment, including potential housing, public space, and improved links.
Pontypridd Police Station Demolition Weeks Away
The old Pontypridd police station on Berw Road will be demolished in weeks as part of a wider redevelopment plan, with operations moving to Taff Street and a new divisional HQ at Ty Trevithick.
A470 Closed After Lorry Hits Central Reservation
A470 closed in both directions near Pontypridd after a lorry struck the central reservation. Drivers face long delays as recovery work begins.
Pontypridd Bus Station Consultation Launched
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has launched a public consultation on improvements to Pontypridd bus station, funded by Welsh Government, running from June 23 to July 20.
Four vape shops shut in RCT illegal tobacco crackdown
Four vape shops in Rhondda Cynon Taf have been boarded up after illegal products worth around £10,000 were seized in a crackdown on illicit tobacco and vape sales.
Armed police respond to Pontypridd disturbance, man arrested
Armed police were called to a disturbance on Pwllgwaun Road, Pontypridd, at 2.30pm on Wednesday. A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of section 18 GBH with intent and remains in custody.
Two arrested after disturbance near Pontypridd
Two people have been arrested after a disturbance on Pinewood Avenue in Rhydyfelin, near Pontypridd, on Sunday evening. A man and a woman remain in police custody.
Woman collapses and dies while walking home, inquest told
Amanda Hughes, 56, collapsed and died while walking home in Pontypridd on May 31. An inquest heard she had been smoking drugs earlier that day; provisional cause of death was cocaine toxicity.
New Pontypridd police office plans submitted
Plans for a police office at 106-107 Taff Street, Pontypridd, have been submitted, replacing the Berw Road station as part of a council-police partnership.
Rescue Horse Violet Devastated After Dog Attack
Rescue horse Violet suffered severe injuries including puncture wounds and a deep gash after an alleged off-lead dog attack in a private field near Pontypridd, leaving owners heartbroken and facing £2,000 vet bills.
USW Staff Threaten Strike Over Job Losses and Cuts
Staff at the University of South Wales are threatening strike action as the university implements 200 redundancies, with Unison warning of burned-out workers and impossible workloads.
Teen's Suicide After Sextortion Scam: Inquest Details
An 18-year-old football fan took his own life after being blackmailed by sextortion scammers in a large-scale Ivory Coast operation, his inquest heard.
Welsh teen died after sextortion scam from Ivory Coast gang
An 18-year-old from Pontypridd, Wales, died by suicide after being blackmailed by a sextortion gang in Ivory Coast; the perpetrators could not be identified.
Teenager's Suicide Linked to Sextortion Scam from Ivory Coast
Cai Davies, 18, from Pontypridd, died by suicide after being blackmailed by sextortion scammers operating from Ivory Coast. Coroner flags lack of education about sextortion and will write to UK and Welsh governments.
Pontypridd Shop Closed for 3 Months Over Illegal Tobacco
Gold Mini Market in Pontypridd has been forced to close for three months after selling illegal cigarettes to trading standards officers on ten occasions. Nearly 100 illegal vapes were also seized.
Man Arrested After Treforest House Fire, No Injuries
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a house fire in Treforest, Pontypridd. Emergency services responded at 2am; no injuries were reported.
RCT Councillors Demand ALN Funding Passported to Welsh Councils
Rhondda Cynon Taf council passed a Labour motion urging Welsh Government to pass on £340m in consequential funding to address rising additional learning needs demand, warning of unsustainable budget pressures.
Friends of Benidorm cliff death victim launch car rally bid
Friends of Nathan Osman, who died in Benidorm in 2024, are driving 1,400 miles in a £200 car to raise funds for his family's fight for a full investigation.
Tom Jones Real Name: Stage Name Origin Revealed
Sir Tom Jones was born Thomas John Woodward. His stage name was chosen by manager Gordon Mills after the 1963 film 'Tom Jones' to boost his career.
Pontypridd landmarks' centenaries to be celebrated
Councillors back plans for centenary celebrations of the National Lido of Wales, bandstand, and Evan James memorial in Pontypridd's Ynysangharad War Memorial Park.
Foodies flock to Pontypridd festival with 100+ vendors
Hundreds of people gathered at Pontypridd's Ynyshangharad Memorial Park for the Big Welsh Bite Food and Drink Festival, with more than 100 vendors.
Mural in Pontypridd Celebrates Morfydd Owen
A new mural on Rhi's café in Pontypridd town centre honours the prolific but little-known composer Morfydd Owen, painted by Tee2Sugars.
Mounjaro hair loss left her less confident than ever
A woman who lost 8st 13lb taking Mounjaro says severe hair loss has left her more self-conscious than ever, despite her dramatic weight loss.
Pontypridd RFC Legend Bob Penberthy Dies at 82
Bob Penberthy, Pontypridd RFC's record appearance holder with 877 games from 1961-1985, has died at 82. The club paid tribute to the 'true icon' and 'gentle giant.'
Police shut road as another wildfire breaks out in Wales
Firefighters and police are at the scene and a road is shut after another wildfire broke out in Wales. The fire is on the mountain at Cilfynydd, near Pontypridd.
Free Kids Swim in Pontypridd's Historic Lido
Kids swim free at Pontypridd's historic lido in Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, with adults paying £4. The park also offers play areas, cafes, and cultural venues.
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