Who is DCI John Caldwell, the senior officer shot in Northern Ireland? The crash happened on the B4273, Ynysybwl Road at 6.30pm on Friday.. If you need to report a crime, please call 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016. "The assault occurred in a very public place at a time when the town would have been busy - we need anybody with information to get in touch.". British Transport Police say the person who died after being hit by a train on Wednesday was a man in his 30s. He added: "I could see smoke and flames. 306,800) located 37 km from the epicentre, Cardiff (pop . You can use the Google Maps navigation app: Get directions to Pontypridd Police Station Pontypridd Police Station, in Rhondda Cynon Taf, has been evacuated as a "precautionary measure", End of facebook post by South Wales Police Rhondda Cynon Taf, Merthyr Tydfil and Bridgend. South Wales Police officers and crime scene investigators remained at the scene in St Annes Drive on Tuesday where a large cordon had been placed blocking the entrance to the cul de sac. By mid-afternoon most of the road closures, with the exception of Hurford Crescent, had been lift. Police. In the afternoon a spokesman for the force confirmed there had been no casualties and that there investigation into the cause of the fire was still ongoing. A third pedestrian, a 36-year-old man from Llantrisant, was treated for minor injuries after the group were struck by a black Ford Focus. Speaking in parliament during a debate about policing, Alex Davies-Jones, the Labour MP for Pontypridd, thanked her own police force for the support she received over the abuse she said she got in . Delays are expected in the area.". Subscribe here for the latest news where you live. Police say a man and a woman, both aged 32, died at the scene of the crash on the B4273 in Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, at about 18:30 GMT on Friday. Massachusetts police made a spud-tacular break Friday in a decade-old cold-case murder thanks to a sweet potato. One person inFochriw,Ann Keating, even reported that her parrot fell off its perch during the tremors. Next thing, the emergency services were outside unreeling their hoses". (Bronwen Weatherby/PA), You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Pontypridd is the most dangerous medium-sized town in Mid Glamorgan, and is among the top 20 most dangerous overall out of Mid Glamorgan's 68 towns, villages, and cities. The crash happened on the B4273, Ynysybwl Road in Pontypridd, at 6.30pm on Friday and involved a black Ford Focus and three pedestrians, according to the local force, South Wales Police. Officers have already searched the wooded area which is located behind the detached house on previous days but the force would not confirm what they were looking for. The woman was discovered at a property in Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd at around 2.45pm on Sunday. Tania Wylde opened the scoring with a thumping penalty after 12 minutes. Llandovery - Cardiff team news. The whole house shook! Authorities finally arrested a suspect Friday in the Feb. 27, 2011, shooting A man has suffered a "significant and permanent injury" following an assault. Our thoughts remain with the man and womans family and friends. The visit was returned a year later. Greek transport minister resigns after deadly train crash, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. All you need to do is switch the toggles on for the newsletters that interest you, press save, then enter your email address when prompted. Something went wrong, please try again later. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Investigations are ongoing to confirm the identity of the body. Want to book a hotel in Wales? Police initially closed several streets in Pontypridd following the large house fire in Hurford Crescent. A force spokeswoman earlier said: "A number of police units are currently in Pontypridd following an incident which occurred at approximately 11.30am near Pontypridd train station on Friday, 28 May, 2021. Two people have died after three pedestrians were hit by a car. A third pedestrian, a 36-year-old man from Llantrisant, was treated for minor injuries. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. This account already exists. Many of the residents on the street were evacuated, according to reports. Here you will find out about up and coming events, meet your local officers and keep in touch with them via social media. What's he waiting for? OTHER NEWS Powys County Council has paid recruitment agencies nearly 40 million last 5 years Jason Evans, 31, was the driver of a van on August 5, 2019, which was later involved in a crash in Pontypool which resulted in the death of Shane Thomas, 22. South Wales Police have confirmed their attendance at the incident at Pontypridd train station this afternoon. Initial contact was made between them in 1965, with a visit by Cr Meibion Pontypridd Welsh male voice Choir to a choir called Liederkranz ("Coronet of Songs") based in the Oberensingen area of Nrtingen. Entrances to the woodland near Newtown Llantwit Community Centre and on Heol Dowlais have also been taped off. The crash happened on the B4273, Ynysybwl Road in Pontypridd, south Wales. A spokesperson for South Wales Police said: "The cause of the fire is still being investigated and extensive enquiries are being carried out at the scene.". Read our, {{#verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}} {{^verifyErrors}} {{message}} {{/verifyErrors}}. Police later said a 25-year-old man was left with "puncture wounds" to his legs after an assault near the railway station. Posting on Facebook, Kath Cartwright in Newbridge said: "The bedroom wall was shaking. Their next of kin are aware and are being supported by officers.". 8,882 stories Rugby. The Pontypridd & Llantrisant Observer is published by Media Wales, a subsidiary company of Reach PLC, which is a member of IPSO, the Independent Press Standards Organisation. Bus operator Adventure Travel also announced all of their bus services to Pontypridd were temporarily suspended. Enter your password to log in. Carys Bufton scored with two minutes left on the clock to seal all three points for the visitors. The rare earthquake struck eight miles north of the Rhondda Valley at a depth of around 2km. Pontypridd. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. We'll send you a twice-weekly newsletter of hand-picked stories - along with breaking news as it happens. Police ask for Constance Marten custody extension amid search for baby, Labour demands Covid inquiry report by end of year after leak, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, PC crashed police van in dash to help woman in danger, Man, 25, fighting for life after being stabbed on bus in Oxford St, Campaigners demand inquiry into treatment of ethnic minority NHS staff. Dyfed-Powys Police launched a missing persons search covering a vast area but the search for the 57-year-old was unsuccessful, Pontypridd Coroners' Court heard on Wednesday, February 22. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. Pontypridd Town View on a map Your neighbourhood policing team About us Stations, contact points and offices On the team Social media News Neighbourhood Policing is at the heart of our approach to keeping South Wales safe. Mr Morgan, the second pedestrian who died in the incident, was local to the Ynysybwl area. Each email has a link to unsubscribe. A 38-year-old woman died as a result of injuries sustained and a 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of her murder. "Other towns or cities near the epicentre where the quake might have been felt as very weak shaking include Newport (pop. Tremors were felt in Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil, Pontypridd, and Abertillery - and as far away as Birmingham and other parts of the Midlands. However he pointed out that the houses on either side have suffered both fire and smoke damage. An incident room has been set up in Cardiff and door-to-door enquiries have been carried out, police said, but no arrests have yet been made. Start reading Wales Online National . "Luckily, my nephew is putting me up until we can get all the smoke out of there. "We attended with one rapid response vehicle, one emergency ambulance and our Emergency Medical Retrieval and Transfer Service team. Two killed and one injured after car strikes pedestrians in south Wales. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. If this is not the case and you would like to contact the Berlin police about something else such as advice or general information, you can call them at +49 30 4664-4664. 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Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. . Teams are made up of officers based in the area, supported by additional officers from the wider area. A third pedestrian, a 36-year-old man. Old Photos of Pontypridd South Wales Police said it . The third pedestrian, a 36-year-old man from Llantrisant, was taken to hospital where he was treated for minor injuries. A suspected bomb handed in to Pontypridd Police Station has been confirmed safe. We will keep you informed. Luckily my nephew is putting me up until we can get all the smoke out of there. Pontypridd Police Station has been evacuated (Picture: Media Wales/Huw Evans) A police station was evacuated and surrounding streets temporarily closed . Luckily scenes of local daily life were photographed and filmed many times over the past century, so we can see how the Welsh town changed over time. The woman, who has not been identified, was reportedly driving on I-96 when she pulled over, exited the vehicle, took her clothes off and began to point a machete at vehicles passing by. One news app. Next door the other side was far worse off. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Covid origin likely China lab incident - FBI chief, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Look at these sources: bbc.co.uk, bolnews.com, and so on. Pontypridd (Image: Katie Gupwell) Subscribe to the Pontypridd Online newsletter for the latest local news and features. The visitors died after three pedestrians were hit by a car Newtown Llantwit Community Centre on! 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