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Dawlish heart transplant survivor wins charity award for fundraising efforts
Throughout his journey, Kieran trekked through, rain, snow, and storms, carrying all his equipment and sometimes sleeping rough.
Dave Prince
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Local older people’s charity receives National Lottery funds to support vital services
The grant will build on previous engagement work and support our volunteer programme that has been providing vital help for older people who have been shielding and self-isolating.
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Covid-19 service changes update in Rhondda Cynon Taf
A new set of national restrictions are being introduced that provide the opportunity for people to buy non-essential goods, travel within Wales and visit gyms, pubs and restaurants.
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Mid and West Wales firefighter scoops prestigious Spirit of Fire Award for Christmas No.1 bid
The Spirit of Fire Awards recognise the fundraising and awareness-raising achievements of members of the UK’s fire services community in their support of The Fire Fighters Charity
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RCT's Empty Homes Grant is a continuing success
Phase 1 of the scheme was delivered from September 2019 - March 2020, with Rhondda Cynon Taf Council receiving 173 applications, with grant funding totalling £2.4 million.
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Council receives more than 10 million in Section 106 projects
The money can be used to improve public transport, walking or cycling routes, building play areas, providing educational facilities or be put to a range of other uses.
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Santa's Toy Mine in Rhondda is cancelled For 2020
Last month, the council announced that all local authority-run events, until at least the end of 2020, would be cancelled.
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Swansea's carbon-neutral pledge
The council will build on the carbon cuts achieved so far with an even greater use of renewals and further reduction in its energy consumption.
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Caerphilly Council waive fees for street café licences
The process will be made easier for Caerphilly businesses to create a “street café” culture to support local town centres in a very challenging economic climate.
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Temporary coronavirus testing site to open in Barry
The temporary testing unit is a walk-through site. It will operate from 9am to 5pm and will be in place initially for seven days.
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Swansea City sets its sights on age-friendly status
It will highlight the good work taking place in Swansea but also where the city can improve and learn from others.
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Two new 3G pitches for Caerphilly schools
The two new 3G pitches join the recently opened facility at St. Cenydd Community School and complete a series of projects to update key facilities for the county borough.