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The Rhondda is made up of two valleys the Rhondda Fawr and the Rhondda Fach and includes the towns of Treorchy, Treherbert, Tylorstown, Penygraig, Maerdy, Tonypandy, Ferndale, and Porth. The Rhondda has a rich coal mining history, but the industry saw a steep decline from the 1940s to the 1980s. For the latest stories sign up to our Rhondda newsletter here. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

11:05, 19 AUG 2026
[]Live-eventHeavy traffic on Heads of the Valleys road after crash
Traffic and TravelPolice attended the scene following the crash at around 9am on Wednesday morning
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Eerie abandoned police station with empty cells that was once the centre of riots
Homes and property
It was at the heart of a year of violent rioting but now it stands silent
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Man, 26, found dead in woods after night out
Mental health
An inquest has concluded the young man died by misadventure
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Hundreds of soldiers now fighting wildfires in Wales
Rhondda
The Ministry of Defence said 200 soldiers have been sent to Wales as South Wales Fire and Rescue Service tackle a series of wildfires which have laid waste to the landscape and seen residents evacuated.
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Terrifying photos show wildfire near homes as another blaze rages in Rhondda
Rhondda
Residents spoke of their shock as flames could be seen leaping up the mountainside near to their homes
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Fire service issues major incident update as crew tackle 14 wildfires across south Wales
Latest Wales News
More than 100 soldiers along with fire crews from England have been deployed to help[ tackle wildfires devastating Wales, some of which have been started deliberately
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Welsh tradesman swaps tools for bucket and spade to build insane sand sculptures on the BBC
Beaches
They call him the Valleys Viking and you can see why he has been picked to take part in Race Against the Tide
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Welsh rugby club forced out of home as staff gone in 'devastating' announcement
Rhondda
Cambrian Welfare RFC are on the lookout for a new home after leaving the Bush Hotel
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Man found dead at friend's house, inquest hears
Rhondda
Barrie Richards, 47, had been staying with the friend at the time of his death
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WRU issues warning to clubs as pre-season matches cancelled and training halted
Welsh Rugby Union
Rugby pitches across Wales have become unplayable due to the warm weather
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The only Welsh rugby clubs who admit to paying players amid game's open secret
Welsh Rugby Union
There were just 15 community clubs who did not sign the statement of integrity and were therefore allowed to pay players within the rules last season
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Wildfire that was the size of over 500 football pitches deliberately reignited
Latest Wales News
The wildfire at Llanwonno was declared a major incident before being stood down after six days but has now been reignited
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The best rugby grounds in Wales out of the 282 Welsh clubs
Welsh Rugby Union
Wales is blessed with some of the best rugby grounds anywhere in the world. From stunning backdrops to iconic venues steeped in history, these are the best of the best
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Noise warning issued for ice cream man over loud chimes from van
Rhondda
Locals in the Rhondda were outraged that someone had lodged a complaint against their long-serving ice cream man
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Sport

[]RhonddaWelsh rugby club forced out of home as staff laid off in 'devastating' announcement
Cambrian Welfare RFC are on the lookout for a new home after leaving the Bush Hotel
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WRU issues warning to clubs as pre-season matches cancelled and training halted
Welsh Rugby Union
Rugby pitches across Wales have become unplayable due to the warm weather
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The only Welsh rugby clubs who admit to paying players amid game's open secret
Welsh Rugby Union
There were just 15 community clubs who did not sign the statement of integrity and were therefore allowed to pay players within the rules last season
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The best rugby grounds in Wales out of the 282 Welsh clubs
Welsh Rugby Union
Wales is blessed with some of the best rugby grounds anywhere in the world. From stunning backdrops to iconic venues steeped in history, these are the best of the best
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The little boy who struggles to walk but is making history
Real Life
Coby Tandy from Pontypridd has been chosen to compete in the European Blackball Association Nations Cup in Gibraltar this April despite struggling to walk due to cerebral palsy
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Events

[]Food and drinkAward-winning ice cream parlour announces new location
Subzero has announced it will be opening its fourth store, which will join its parlours in the Rhondda, Newport, and Caerphilly
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Rhondda coffee shop that's bringing a new brunch spot to the valleys
Treorchy
Cloud 9 Coffee & Kitchen has been opened by a local Treorchy plumber who wanted to bring a different type of coffee shop to the town
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Huge festival coming to Rhondda this summer with big screen stars, silent disco and plenty of free events
Rhondda
The RAFT festival will have tickets priced at free - 12 and some elements will take place in the iconic and historical Park & Dare
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Welsh National Theatre full 2027/28 programme including acting royalty
Essential Wales
It includes returning acting legends, groundbreaking accessibility schemes and a revival of a classic valleys theatre comedy from a beloved playwright
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250,000 needed to save Welsh music venue opened by Sir Tom Jones
Porth
'The Pop Factory is more than just a venue, it's where the Valley finds its voice'
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Homes and propertyEerie abandoned police station with empty cells that was once the centre of riotsIt was at the heart of a year of violent rioting but now it stands silent
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Man, 26, found dead in woods after night out
Mental health
An inquest has concluded the young man died by misadventure
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Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of arson over wildfire in Treherbert
Fires
A fire chief has said arson has become a real problem as wildfires rage across the nation
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The list of wildfires crews and soldiers are still battling in Wales
Fires
Senior fire officers have given a major update on Tuesday afternoon
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Terrifying photos show wildfire near homes as another blaze rages in Rhondda
Rhondda
Residents spoke of their shock as flames could be seen leaping up the mountainside near to their homes
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