Sonny Williams, a nine-year-old from Aberdare, has been selected for the Great Britain martial arts team, competing in Germany this August after years of dedication and previous success at European level.
Aberdare Comets Diving Club receives £5,400 from Pennant Walters to provide new T-shirts, jackets, bags, and training gear for its growing squad of young athletes.
Donna Ockenden, a former pupil turned leading midwife, revisited her old primary school in Aberaman. She shared stories from the 60s/70s, donated £1,000 for new play equipment, and inspired pupils with her family motto, now adopted by the school. Read her
Julie Inch from Aberdare has been recognised with a major national care award for her outstanding dedication and compassionate service in the care sector.