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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
There will be 50 new flats and houses built on land in the centre of a Rhondda town
Plans for 50 houses and flats in the town centre of a Rhondda town have been approved with one councillor saying it was a "lovely development." A planning application for a residential development from Trivallis for Mitchell Court, in Tonypandy, went before Rhondda Cynon Taf (RCT) Council's planning committee and was approved for the site which also includes the location of the former conservative club and the RCT principal office building and it will comprise 27 one-bedroom apartments and 15 two-bedroom apartments. It will also include four two-bedroom houses and four three-bedroom houses. READ MORE: DWP confirms 87 medical conditions that qualify for £749 payment READ MORE: Teenager being treated in hospital after alleged stabbing The existing primary access to the apartments will be kept from Court Street leading to a car park containing 16 spaces. At the ground floor level the plans include separate rooms for the storage of mobility scooters, cycles, and recycling/waste. There would be off-street parking for the houses with two spaces per house. To get all the latest Rhondda news straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here. The open space will be landscaped and include a 'pocket park' between the houses leading to a landscaped play and social space and new tree-planting and sustainable drainage features would be included. During the consultation period revised plans incorporating small tweaks to the layout and access were received. No public objections were received relating to the plans. Major housing association issues statement dispelling Rhondda 'rumours' In recommending approval planning officers say in their report that the proposed development is located within the settlement boundary where its highly sustainable location and the beneficial re-use of previously developed land would comply with both the northern strategy area policies of the Rhondda Cynon Taf Local Development Plan and national sustainable placemaking outcomes set out in Planning Policy Wales. 'In addition the design and layout of the development would provide an attractive use of the former residential and office site and would be of an appearance and scale appropriate and sympathetic to the surrounding properties and street scene. 'Furthermore the 100% affordable dwellings would provide a welcome and significant contribution towards local housing needs as identified by the council's local housing market assessment.' They add that the impact of the development upon the residential amenity of the surrounding neighbouring properties and existing residents would be considered to be acceptable and the scheme could be delivered without detriment to highway safety. Councillor Wendy Lewis described at as a "lovely development".
The Sun
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC presenter Lynda Shahwan killed in horror car crash on family holiday in Canada as tributes paid to ‘special' star
A VETERAN BBC presenter and journalist has been killed in a horror car crash on a family holiday. Mother-of-two Lynda Shahwan, 53, died in the crash while in Canada with her husband and their two sons. 1 The journalist had recently worked as a co-presenter with Radio Two gardener Terry on his Plotcast podcast. She and Terry "explored the joys of allotment life on a Rhondda hillside". Terry - who is regular gardener on the Jeremy Vine show - said Lynda was taken "far too soon." He said: "My last two years of working with Lynda on the Plotcast were the most fulfilling and cherished broadcasting I have done. "Our chemistry and her creative talent made every episode a gem of gardening knowledge. Such fun whilst still being very informative. "Her professionalism and easy going manner made every recording a pleasure and brought the best out of us both. "We became true friends and after recording we would both relax and discuss many aspects of life." The podcast made by BBC Radio Wales podcast has appealed to thousands of listeners, giving advice and reflecting the growing seasons, Lynda, who lived in Heath, Cardiff, who had worked for Radio Wales for more than 25 years. Head of Radio Wales Carolyn Hitt said: "Lynda was a very special person. "Since she began her career with Radio Wales in 1999 she made a brilliant impact on the station, on and off air, working across almost all of our output. "For several years, Lynda was Roy Noble's fellow presenter on his morning show, where he affectionately christened her 'The Lily from Caerphilly'. "More recently, Lynda was back in front of the mic once more, this time with Terry Walton, co-presenting and producing her fantastic passion project the Plotcast – just one of the many examples of her creativity and innovation. "We are all devastated at Radio Wales at the sudden loss of our much-loved colleague and friend and our hearts go out to Lynda's husband Sharif – who is also a much-loved colleague - their two sons and all their family and friends." Veteran BBC broadcaster Roy Noble added: "Our feelings of condolence go to Lynda's family, Sharif and the boys. "It was a sudden, sudden loss to them and something we in Radio Wales cannot process. "Her legacy will be always, always remembered."
Wales Online
11-07-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Charity makes desperate plea after death of four kittens
Charity makes desperate plea after death of four kittens A cat sanctuary has said they are tired of 'picking up the pieces of other people's neglect, of holding dying kittens, of explaining why preventable suffering keeps happening' Nesta, a tiny kitten whose death was preventable according to a cat sanctuary (Image: Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary ) A cat charity has issued a plea to pet owners after four kittens died in quick succession. Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary in Cymmer, Neath Port Talbot, had been caring for a cat named Posies who gave birth just days after she came into the charity's care. However, Posies was 'barely out of kittenhood herself' and lost four of her kittens a short while after she gave birth. Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary is now urging people to make sure that that their pets are neutered to prevent more kitten deaths. Of her total litter of six kittens, only two are surviving and fighting for their lives. Get the latest Rhondda news first by signing up to our newsletter here Posies with her litter (Image: Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary ) 'Last week, we lost the tiniest one, today, three more slipped away,' the charity wrote in a Facebook post. 'But two tiny fighters are still holding on. They're at the vets with their mama, fighting for their lives. We're doing everything we can. They are innocent. They didn't ask for this.' The charity believes this could have been prevented by Posies' owner. Article continues below 'If her owner had done the bare minimum, had her neutered, none of this would be happening,' the charity said. 'No pregnancy. No fragile lives slipping away. No heartbreak. No vet bills, emergency calls, or desperate efforts to save babies born to a cat who was still a baby herself.' The charity added that they are 'exhausted' after having to hold dead kittens repeatedly. 'If you own a cat, it is your job to neuter them. Not the rescue's, not your neighbour's, not 'someone else's.' Your's,' it said. 'We are exhausted picking up the pieces of other people's neglect. Exhausted holding dying kittens. Exhausted explaining why preventable suffering keeps happening." The charity has urged pet owners to get their feline friends netured, adding that it would prevent 'needless suffering'. This tiny kitten - called Nesta - could not be saved, but the charity believes her death was preventable (Image: Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary ) 'If everyone neutered their cats, we could prevent so much needless suffering,' Ty-Nant Cat Sanctuary told WalesOnline. 'Right now, countless kittens are born in sheds, garages and hedges, many never surviving to adulthood.' Article continues below They added that neutering their pet is the 'kindest choice' pet owners can make and that help is available to do so. "Life on the streets is harsh and short," the charity said. "These vulnerable kittens face hunger, illness and predators. 'If people truly loved their pets and cared about animal welfare, they would take the simple, responsible step of neutering. It saves lives. It stops the cycle. And it's the kindest choice we can make. There are neutering schemes out there to help with cost so there really is no excuse.'
Wales Online
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Son's lovely Welsh tattoo tribute to his mum but there's one big problem
Cai Morgan decided to honour his mum by getting a tattoo of a Welsh word she uses to inspire and motivate him. The 24-year-old Welsh speaker added his latest tattoo to his collection, commemorating the phrase "Ymlaen", which translates as "forward" and can mean "onwards and upwards" in English. But there was one major problem with Cai's lovely idea- the word was spelt incorrectly. During the pre-appointment with the tattoo artist, Cai sent the correct spelling but when it came to choosing the font on Tuesday (June 24) the English artist accidentally rearranged the letters to spell 'YMAELN". Ymaeln in Welsh means, well absolutely nothing. (Image: Cai Morgan ) Although the tattoo is large on Cai's arm, he did not notice the misspelling until his sister, Lowri pointed it out to him when she saw it. Get the latest Rhondda news first by signing up to our newsletter here Cai said: "After I left the shop I sent a picture of it to my sister to just show how cool it was. Then she was texting me 'Cai, Cai you've spelled it wrong." (Image: Cai Morgan) Whilst some people would be devastated, Cai has found the humour in the situation. He said: "I was absolutely flabbergasted. I was just laughing and smiling, Facetiming my sister with my hand over my mouth." Cai moved to East Sussex six-years-ago for university from his home in Hirwaun. Throughout Cai's life his mum and dad have used the phrase "Ymlaen" in times of need, when he needs cheering up or to congratulate positives. When he showed his mum his new tattoo she at first was happy with the sentimentality of the meaning behind it and then she was shocked noticing the misspelling, land then had a laugh along with her son. Show more The tattoo has sentimental value to Cai as his father passed away last year. Cai said: "It was very sentimental as my dad was a very patriotic fluent Welsh speaker, who passed away last year. Him and my mam would always drill the "Ymlaen" mantra into me. "He would be laughing his head off seeing it." (Image: Cai Morgan ) Show more After the artist was made aware of the accidental mistake they offered to retouch up the tattoo once it had been lasered off. However, Cai is considering keeping the tattoo and embracing it. He said: "I might move on, embrace the irony of it, you know. Considering it means move forward, it shows we make mistakes, we move forward.
Wales Online
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Son gets lovely Welsh tattoo tribute to his mum but there's one big problem
Son gets lovely Welsh tattoo tribute to his mum but there's one big problem It wasn't until he showed his sister that he realised the mistake The tattoo was sentimental to Cai and his family (Image: Cai Morgan ) Cai Morgan decided to honour his mum by getting a tattoo of a Welsh word she uses to inspire and motivate him. The 24-year-old Welsh speaker added his latest tattoo to his collection, commemorating the phrase "Ymlaen", which translates as "forward" and can mean "onwards and upwards" in English. But there was one major problem with Cai's lovely idea- the word was spelt incorrectly. During the pre-appointment with the tattoo artist, Cai sent the correct spelling but when it came to choosing the font on Tuesday (June 24) the English artist accidentally rearranged the letters to spell 'YMAELN". Ymaeln in Welsh means, well absolutely nothing. The tattoo was originally supposed to say "Ymlaen" (Image: Cai Morgan ) Article continues below Although the tattoo is large on Cai's arm, he did not notice the misspelling until his sister, Lowri pointed it out to him when she saw it. Get the latest Rhondda news first by signing up to our newsletter here Cai said: "After I left the shop I sent a picture of it to my sister to just show how cool it was. Then she was texting me 'Cai, Cai you've spelled it wrong." Cai's sister Lowri was the first person to notice the problem (Image: Cai Morgan ) Whilst some people would be devastated, Cai has found the humour in the situation. He said: "I was absolutely flabbergasted. I was just laughing and smiling, Facetiming my sister with my hand over my mouth." Cai moved to East Sussex six-years-ago for university from his home in Hirwaun. Throughout Cai's life his mum and dad have used the phrase "Ymlaen" in times of need, when he needs cheering up or to congratulate positives. When he showed his mum his new tattoo she at first was happy with the sentimentality of the meaning behind it and then she was shocked noticing the misspelling, land then had a laugh along with her son. The tattoo has sentimental value to Cai as his father passed away last year. Cai said: "It was very sentimental as my dad was a very patriotic fluent Welsh speaker, who passed away last year. Him and my mam would always drill the "Ymlaen" mantra into me. "He would be laughing his head off seeing it." Cai's parents drilled the phrase into him growing up (Image: Cai Morgan ) After the artist was made aware of the accidental mistake they offered to retouch up the tattoo once it had been lasered off. Article continues below However, Cai is considering keeping the tattoo and embracing it. He said: "I might move on, embrace the irony of it, you know. Considering it means move forward, it shows we make mistakes, we move forward.
