Ex-miners and Rhondda schoolchildren recreate the 1985 Maerdy March, marking a key event in the town’s mining history. Miners Strike Recreated: Ex-Miners, Schoolchildren Mark Historic March Folks in Rhondda remembered a big miners’ strike anniversary. Maerdy Primary School pupils joined the event, along with other schools and community members. Even ex-miners from the 1985 Maerdy…
The Rhondda powerhouse may be turned into 68 flats, including 44 in the historic engine house. Rhondda Powerhouse Transformation Proposed 68 Flats Planned An old powerhouse in Rhondda may become flats. The site was key during the 1910 Tonypandy riots. Plans propose almost seventy flats in total. The engine house, a Grade II-listed building, will…
£8M plan to prevent repeat of Storm Dennis floods. Project includes new pipelines, upgrades and will take several years. Rhondda Flood Prevention Scheme Among Council’s Largest Ever Projects Hey, guess what I just read? Rhondda is getting a big flood fix! This project will be one of their largest ever. It could cost a lot,…