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Pupils and staff at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Llyn y Forwyn have returned to school in style this week, by moving into fantastic new facilities that are fit for the 21st Century

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and South Wales Police are working in partnership to educate people on the dangers of illegal off-roading on coal tips, the damage this causes to tip drainage systems, and the danger this poses to the public.

A 'riverside plaza' has been formally proposed for the site, to provide a functional and aesthetically-pleasing public space, and open the townscape towards the river for the first time in more than 100 years

Work as part of the Hirwaun Safe Routes in Communities scheme has this week progressed to a new location – the pictured section of Rhigos Road and Brecon Road

Henry Street in Mountain Ash will close on Sunday for planned works – requiring Henry Street North Car Park to close and Oxford Street to temporarily accept two-way traffic

Council contractor Hammonds Ltd will return to the site in the week commencing Monday, January 6. The works location will be opposite Aberdare Park Primary School, just north of the section that was rebuilt in phase one

The weather forecast from Saturday into Sunday remains uncertain, but the latest update from the Met Office suggests an initial widespread covering of snow on Saturday evening.

The Met Office has issued weather warnings for this weekend due to expected wintery conditions – including for showery rain, sleet and snow starting from mid-day Saturday 4th January until midnight Sunday 5th January.

As the winter weather begins to bite and temperatures drop, the Council is once again working with key partners in the community to provide support services to all our residents via the Winter Welcome Centres and beyond.

Nos Galan 2024 promises to be the knock-out event of the running season, as Wales' first female champion boxer, the formidable, inspirational Lauren Price MBE, is revealed as the celebrity mystery runner!