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Off-road bike seized from teen in Cynon Valley to be crushed

Jordan Jones 29 April 2026Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police officers confiscated an off-road bike ridden by a 14-year-old without a helmet in the Cynon Valley. The force confirmed the bike will be destroyed.

£9.25m investment to upgrade Hirwaun industrial unit

Jordan Jones 27 March 2026Politics, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News, Welsh Government Leave a Comment

The Welsh Government is investing up to £9.25 million to purchase and refurbish a major industrial unit at Hirwaun Industrial Estate, aiming to attract manufacturing businesses and create jobs in the Heads of the Valleys.

Sur-Ron seized in Aberdare as rider given court summons

Jordan Jones 9 March 2026Aberdare, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police’s neighbourhood policing team in Aberdare have seized a Sur-Ron electric bike after its rider was linked to antisocial behaviour and traffic offences.

Boys arrested after alleged assault near Pontypridd store

Jordan Jones 2 March 2026Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Three boys have been arrested on suspicion of attempted GBH following an alleged assault near the Sainsbury’s supermarket in Pontypridd.

Police Van Crashes Into Garden Wall in Tonteg Village

Jordan Jones 11 July 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A South Wales Police vehicle collided with a garden wall in Tonteg on Thursday evening, causing significant damage to the property on Main Street.

Man Arrested After Father-of-Three Dies in Ynyshir

Jordan Jones 29 June 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Tribute, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police arrest 34-year-old man following sudden death of Christian Dean, described by family as devoted father who brought “energy, humour, and warmth” to all who knew him.

New Barber Shop Approved for Porth Despite Local Backlash

Jordan Jones 4 May 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Plans to convert a former amusement arcade into Porth’s 14th barber shop have been approved despite significant community opposition and concerns about oversaturation of similar businesses.

Girl Hospitalised After Dog Attack in Trebanog

Jordan Jones 15 April 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A young girl has been treated in hospital after being bitten by a suspected XL Bully dog outside a shop in Trebanog. South Wales Police are investigating the incident.

Sixth Arrest in Talbot Green Murder Investigation

Jordan Jones 17 March 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police have charged a sixth person in connection with the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney in Talbot Green.

Five Charged in Talbot Green Murder Investigation

Jordan Jones 15 March 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Five individuals have been charged following the fatal shooting of Joanne Penney, 40, with a sixth arrest made as investigations continue.

Nazi Flag Display in Welsh Village Leads to Arrest

Jordan Jones 14 March 2025Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police have arrested a 52-year-old man after a Nazi flag was spotted hanging from an electricity cable in Ton Pentre, Rhondda Valley.

Teen Girls Targeted in Suspicious Approaches in Pontypridd

Jordan Jones 11 March 2025Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

South Wales Police investigating two separate incidents involving teenage girls in Rhydyfelin area, with increased patrols to reassure community.

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