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TONYPANDY SHOP CLOSED AS RCT CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL TOBACCO AND VAPES CONTINUES

TONYPANDY SHOP CLOSED AS RCT CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL TOBACCO AND VAPES CONTINUES

A SHOP in Tonypandy has been forced to CLOSE following a successful investigation into the illegal sale of cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council's Trading Standards team.

28 September 2026
Council marks official opening of Treorchy Remembrance Area

Council marks official opening of Treorchy Remembrance Area

A beautiful new Remembrance Area has opened at Treorchy Cemetery, as Rhondda Cynon Taf Council delivers the promise it made to all grieving residents to open such spaces in all of its cemeteries.

25 September 2026

Construction of new ALN school in Clydach Vale enters final stages

Construction of new ALN school in Clydach Vale enters final stages

The Council Leader and Cabinet Member for Education and Young People have visited the works site for Ysgol Cambrian in Clydach Vale – to see the impressive new Additional Learning Needs school that is being built

25 September 2026

A Festival of Remembrance Concert returns to Rhondda Cynon Taf

A Festival of Remembrance Concert returns to Rhondda Cynon Taf

A Fesitval of Remembrance Concert, held in partnership with the Royal British Legion, will take place at Y Muni, Pontypridd on Sunday, November 1st.

23 September 2026

Major additional investment for roads and transportation schemes

It includes funding to develop the Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor and Cynon Gateway Link Road, plus 28 extra road resurfacing schemes, 15 footway works, two new unadopted road projects and additional funding for flood alleviation

23 September 2026

Pontypridd28 Cultural Hub Opens as Town of Culture Bid Gathers Momentum

Residents, businesses and visitors are being invited to play their part in shaping Pontypridd's bid to become the UK's first-ever Town of Culture in 2028, with the opening of a new Pontypridd28 Cultural Hub and launch of the website!

22 September 2026

Lido Ponty Cold Water Swims Return on 24 October

After another record Summer season welcoming over 110,000 swimmers, the National Lido of Wales, Lido Ponty, is preparing for the start of its cold water swim season. Tickets go on sale at 9am on Monday, October 6.

22 September 2026

£4 million for parks and play area improvements across Rhondda Cynon Taf

A £3.3m investment scheme to develop the best-possible play, sporting and recreational facilities for residents has secured a further £750,000 boost.

22 September 2026

MAJOR RCT CRACKDOWN SEES FOUR ILLEGAL TOBACCO AND VAPE SHOPS CLOSED IN ONE DAY

FOUR businesses across Rhondda Cynon Taf have been ordered to CLOSE following a major Trading Standards crackdown on the illegal tobacco and vape trade in RCT.

22 September 2026

Festive Favourite Santa's Toy Mine Returns for 2026

Santa's Toy Mine is back! Rhondda Heritage Park Museum transforms into a festive wonderland where families and school groups can embark on a heartwarming adventure to find Santa deep within the magical mine!

22 September 2026

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