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The Latest Breaking News from Rhondda Cynon Taf

Officers showed ‘exceptional bravery’ during unprecedented police station attack

Alexander Dighton, 28, attacked officers outside the Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, on January 31.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Man to be sentenced for attacking officers with hatchet outside police station

Alexander Dighton, 28, attacked three police officers at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, on January 31.

Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2025

Man admits attacking officers with Molotov cocktail outside police station

Alexander Dighton was captured on CCTV arriving at the station in Rhondda Cynon Taf.

Evening Standard · Mar 28, 2025

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Man appears in court accused of attempted murder after police officers injured

Alexander Dighton, from Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf, appeared at the Old Bailey on Friday, charged with seven offences.

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2025

Police in Wales appeal for calm after three officers hurt in ‘violent struggle’

Incident at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf has led to arrest of a 27-year-old man

The Guardian - UK · Feb 1, 2025

Natural Resources Wales to review Storm Bert weather warnings

A major incident was declared in the Rhondda Cynon Taf region on Sunday, with up to 300 properties in the area affected by flooding from the storm.

Evening Standard · Nov 25, 2024

Tributes paid to ‘whirlwind of a woman’ who died in blast at industrial estate

Danielle Evans, 40, ran a business based at Treforest Industrial Estate, Rhondda Cynon Taf, where an explosion occurred on Wednesday evening

Evening Standard · Dec 15, 2023

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Boxing club pays tribute to one of three teenagers killed in crash between bus and car in 20mph zone in Wales

The three teenagers who died have been named as Callum Griffiths, 19, and 18-year-olds Jesse Owen and Morgan Smith

Evening Standard · Dec 12, 2023

A council wants to build a new special school in Rhondda Cynon Taf and people are being asked what they think

The council HQ in Clydach Vale, which the authority is set to move out of, has been identified as the preferred site

Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023

Wind farm planned for Rhondda Cynon Taf site could power more than 15,000 homes

Pennant Walters has submitted plans for turbines at Mynydd y Glyn to the east of Trebanog

Wales Online · May 31, 2023

Teachers at around 17 schools in Rhondda Cynon Taf handed redundancy notices as schools struggle to balance books

Council "should hang its head in shame" said teaching union representing those affected

Wales Online · Apr 27, 2023

Council should be 'ashamed' for 'fire and re-hire' policy as teachers and school staff told to re-apply for jobs

A teaching union said Rhondda Cynon Taf Council risks legal action

Wales Online · Mar 24, 2023

Pontypridd named among top eight towns in the UK

Two Rhondda Cynon Taf towns received recognition at the award ceremony

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Plans for 460 houses in Rhondda Cynon Taf approved

The development at Cefn yr Hendy was given the final rubber stamping at a meeting on Thursday, March 9

Wales Online · Mar 10, 2023

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Wales Online · Feb 25, 2023

The stunning lodge with a vitality pool tucked away on a Welsh hillside that looks like it should be in Italy

Guests at the luxury and glamorous holiday accommodations in Rhondda Cynon Taf have included Tyson Fury and Gareth Bale

Wales Online · Feb 22, 2023

Bus trips are set to be made free for everyone in Rhondda Cynon Taf in March

It will apply to bus journeys that start and end within RCT, regardless of the operator or time of travel

Wales Online · Feb 21, 2023

People in Rhondda Cynon Taf face 3.5% council tax rise

Cabinet will consider its budget proposals on things like schools, energy and efficiency savings

Wales Online · Feb 10, 2023

Plans for massive solar farm in Rhondda Cynon Taf that could power 7,000 homes take step forward

The council's planning committee considered the application but it's up to a planning inspector to make a decision

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Wales Online · Jan 31, 2023

Almost £250k secured to move forward with plans for railway extension between Aberdare and Hirwaun

Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has received £239,633 from the Welsh Government to fund further studies into the proposals

Wales Online · Jan 26, 2023

All the councils in Wales where bin collections only happen every three weeks - and the plans for changes everywhere else

Ten areas have now reduced their collections with more likely to follow

Wales Online · Jan 24, 2023

Major changes to black bin collections announced for Rhondda Cynon Taf

The proposals will also include a maximum number of black bags per household

Wales Online · Jan 20, 2023

Second homes and long term empty properties to face higher council tax bills in Rhondda Cynon Taf area

The council tax premiums of 50% for properties empty between one and two years and 100% for those empty for more than two years and for second homes were approved by councillors

Wales Online · Jan 19, 2023

Price of school meals and leisure facilities set to rise in Rhondda Cynon Taf

The council has said there will be a standard 5% increase but some fees and charges will have specific measures

Wales Online · Jan 18, 2023

The budget proposals that Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is consulting the public on

The draft budget proposals lay out the financial position following the provisional local government settlement

Wales Online · Jan 13, 2023

Decision to be made on higher council tax charges for long term empty properties and second homes in RCT

Properties empty for more than two years and second homes would be charged a 100% premium an properties empty for between one and two years would be charged a 50% premium

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