Start Date: Spring 2021 | End Date: Mid 2025 The A465 will be changed to 2 lanes in each direction from Dowlais Top to Hirwaun (section 5 & 6) Road closed in both directions between Hirwaun (Rhigos junction) and Cefn Coed (A470 junction) Road closed in both directions between Dowlais Top and Cefn Coed (A470 junction) To complete these complex and long term roadworks The speed limit has been changed to 40mph to protect the safety of road workers on site and the public This will be enforced in the same way as the existing speed limit using average speed cameras Free recovery will be available for vehicles breaking down in the roadworks area The Welsh Government appointed Future Valleys Construction as their partner to help deliver the project The South Wales Trunk Road Agent is not responsible for maintenance on this road section all enquiries about the works will be directed to the Future Valleys team.  To report incidents or issues on the network please call the A465 control room on 0800 865 4650 For community queries or complaints please call 0776 245 1850 or email: [email protected]. were discovered at a property on the high street in the village of Hirwaun in the Cynon Valley at about 5:45pm on 21 February An inquest was opened into their deaths at South Wales Coroner’s Court on Friday The assistant coroner Kerrie Burge heard the cause of death was “unascertained” and further investigation was required by the pathologist The coroner’s assistant said police officers forced entry to the property after Ms Jones’s family had been unable to contact her for two weeks She added that “drug paraphernalia was present” at the scene There was reason to suspect the deaths were “unnatural” and an inquest was required The inquest was adjourned for investigations to be completed Ms Burge offered her condolences to the families of Ms Jones and Mr Williams the family of Ms Jones said: “Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Natalie loving and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.. By NOTICEBOARD · 24 February 2025 A community centre with an 80-year legacy supporting children and young people has been awarded £385,000 in funding received the grant from the Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund The money will be used to transform its main hall into a flexible space for performance art Facilities will include high-end audio equipment and a climbing wall The grant will also pay for a full-time development officer for the next three years providing a space for young men to socialise the charity continues to support young people from all backgrounds to build healthy “Having been a part of this team for 20 years, I am passionate about continuing to build on what we do with our community and ensuring this building is here for generations to come,” said Neil Reed, chief executive of Hirwaun YMCA “With the grant from Pen y Cymoedd Wind Farm Community Fund we’re not only able to regenerate a huge part of our building but we’re also going to be employing a local person to help us grow further “Every day I see the building used for something new or have someone wanting to do something here “I can’t wait to see how the new theatre and climbing wall are used by the local community and beyond “We’d say to anyone wanting to do something in Hirwaun get in touch and let’s see what the buildings new lease of life can do for you!” The Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund provides support for projects across the upper Neath “From the moment we met Neil and the team, we knew they were onto something special,” said Kate Breeze, chief executive of Pen y Cymoedd Community Fund “Their true passion for empowering local people comes through in everything they do and we are so pleased to be a part of helping them achieve their potential “It is our ambition as a fund to create long-lasting transformational change across the wind farm’s area of benefit and it is projects like this that answer that ambition in droves “We’re incredibly excited to continue supporting Neil and his team over the coming years and making the most of their café for our own meetings and events!” Read all the latest news from in and around Aberdare LoadingDaily Email Updates {{contentTitle}} Hirwaun-based Ellis Eggs is celebrating as it sees its free-range eggs sold in Co-op stores across Wales The move fits with Co-op’s commitment to selling only free-range eggs in its stores and Ellis Eggs will now see its eggs sold in approaching 60 stores across Wales The leading convenience retailer is committed to supporting smaller-scale The move not only supports the continued business development for Ellis Eggs quality and local provenance on Co-op shelves that enthuses and excites shoppers Co-op has worked closely with the Welsh Government’s Food & Drink Wales Trade Development Programme – which is dedicated to supporting the growth and development of Welsh food and drink companies – to create the new listing Ellis Eggs is a family run business packing eggs supplied from family farms from across Wales. the business has been established for over 50 years and employs 26 staff The “Value of Welshness” research” demonstrates that the majority of shoppers within Wales want to be able to purchase Welsh produce As a business Ellis Eggs source our egg supply from family run farms across Wales which are all Free Range We are grateful for the continued support from the Welsh Government.”  “We are delighted to be working with Ellis Eggs choice and provenance valued by our member-owners and customers we look for products that we believe will resonate with our communities and We are delighted to see Ellis Eggs on our shelves with the move fitting with Co-op’s commitment to only selling free-range eggs in our stores.” Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Climate Change and Rural Affairs “Wales has fantastic food and drink products and the Value of Welshness research carried out by the Welsh Government revealed that 8 out of 10 shoppers would like to be able to buy Welsh food and drink. It is therefore wonderful to see the Co-op listing Ellis Eggs on its shelves having worked closely with the Food & Drink Wales Trade Development Programme. “ For more information about Ellis Eggs, visit elliseggs.co.uk and highly targeted distribution networks offers our clients a proven strategically connected one-stop-shop solution for all regions and business sectors in Wales and beyond Energy storage developer Pulse Clean Energy has today (26 November) announced that it has successfully energised its latest battery energy storage system (BESS) project This project is part of a wider plan by Pulse Clean Energy to convert diesel power generation sites to grid-scale BESS assets representing the fifth of nine sites that Pulse plans to convert in this way The project was financed by a £175 million credit facility granted to Pulse Clean Energy by a consortium of banks and the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario said: “The successful commissioning of our first two-hour battery project is a milestone for Pulse Clean Energy as we continue to advance our strategy to support the integration of renewable energy solutions into the UK’s grid Battery storage is crucial to strengthening the resilience of the grid and enabling growth in renewable energy generation.” the company announced that it partnered with energy storage platform provider Powin on Project Overhill a 50MW/110MWh BESS under development in Scotland Powin will provide its Stack750 energy storage system units with associated software while Pulse Clean Energy will oversee asset delivery and manage operations for the project The project is expected to begin full commercial operations by mid-2025 This is not the only significant BESS asset to be energised in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Irish state-owned electricity firm ESB announced it had opened a 150MW/300MWh BESS in County Cork becoming ESB’s largest operational asset to date The UK also saw another significant milestone this month, as the nation’s first co-located solar and storage facility, the Larks Green project, connected to the UK transmission network for the first time. While the 70MWp solar PV power plant onsite was completed in April 2023 the more recent energisation of the 49.95MW/99MWh BESS makes the project the first of its kind to connect to the transmission grid in the UK Meanwhile in Yorkshire, TagEnergy recently energised what it claims is the UK’s largest transmission connected BESS, the 100MW/200MWh Lakeside development. In a statement they said "our family is heartbroken by the loss of Natalie and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many “During this incredibly difficult time we kindly ask for privacy as a family as we grieve and come to terms with our loss “We ask for the ongoing investigation by the police to be respected and that you keep Natalie and our family in your thoughts and prayers.” South Wales Police is continuing to investigate the unexplained deaths of two adults whose bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street around 5.45pm on Friday 21 February The force have thanked local residents for their patience whilst officers continue to carry out their inquiries Postmortem examinations will take place tomorrow where the cause of death will be investigated Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To know.. The A4059 is currently closed at Storey Arms towards Hirwaun due to a collision. Dyfed-Powys Police has asked road users to avoid the area and find an alternative route. Comments Tel: 01874 610111[email protected]Follow us Further Links Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd. | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitssouth walesnewsTribute paid to 'beloved' mother found dead in house with man Tributes have been paid to a "beloved" mother found dead at a property in a South Wales village along with a man. The bodies of Natalie Jones, 39, and a 47-year-old man were discovered on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on Friday. South Wales Police are investigating the deaths, which the force has described as "unexplained". A spokeswoman said post-mortem examinations would take place on Wednesday (26 February) to establish the cause of death for both people. In a tribute, the family of Ms Jones said: "Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Natalie. "She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend and was a warm, loving, and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many. "During this incredibly difficult time we kindly ask for privacy as a family as we grieve and come to terms with our loss. "We ask for the ongoing investigation by the police to be respected and that you keep Natalie and our family in your thoughts and prayers." Hirwaun is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, situated about four miles from Aberdare. It is known for the Hirwaun Ironworks, which opened in 1765 and produced iron until 1859. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are authorised and regulated for credit broking by the FCA (Ref No: 845898) and new roads and railway links are among the schemes that are set to be put forward to be included in a new regional transport plan A report to Rhondda Cynon Taf council’s cabinet on Wednesday will seek approval to submit several transport schemes for consideration as part of the South Wales Regional Transport Plan (RTP) that is going out to public consultation in late January or early February If approved by cabinet the active travel schemes would include the Rhondda Fawr community cycle route and surrounding community cycle route links a new active travel route to Ferndale Community School through Oaklands Business Park and a new active travel route from Parc Gellifaelog in Tonypandy to Cambrian Industrial Estate The bus schemes would include the northwest corridor from Creigiau to Pontyclun a Pontypridd to Church Village to Talbot Green to Bridgend bus corridor enhancement scheme a Pontypridd to Blackwood to Pontypool rapid transit scheme an Aberdare to Merthyr Tydfil to Ebbw Vale to Abergavenny rapid transit scheme and bus station upgrades and refurbishments in Aberdare Those schemes labelled “interchanges” include the expansion of sites at Porth Under private car schemes the council lists the Llanharan Sustainable Transport Corridor the A4119 Castell Mynach junction improvements strategic transport corridor management on the A4119 And when it comes to rail the list includes Aberdare to Hirwaun with the reinstatement of passenger services and new rail stations at Llwydcoed and the potential to extend to Hirwaun Industrial Estate a new rail station at Treforest Industrial Estate south of the existing station and a rail station at Treforest Industrial Estate north of the existing station While the duty to produce a regional transport plan sits with the CJCs (Corporate Joint Committees) the duty to deliver it remains with the local authorities so RCT needs to provide a list of transport schemes that will be submitted as part of a bidding process for funding and where successful be incorporated into a Regional Transport Delivery Plan (RTDP) The report said that a primary driver for taking schemes forward is affordability and deliverability with a time line for delivery within the five-year period of the plan and this has fed into the selection and priority of the proposed list It said that RCT has worked with CCR (Cardiff Capital Region) and TfW (Transport for Wales) on the process of developing the RTDP and was now looking to submit a definitive list of schemes for inclusion during January 2025 Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" and with the increase in service frequency perhaps an hourly limited stop service could be introduced to reduce journey times for passengers on the longest journeys There must be a whole filing cabinet of these ‘plans’ tucked away in the council offices One from many years ago included extending the Cynon Valley line up to Hirwaun Flashy ideas on paper then left gather dust in the archives Connect with Nation.Cymru on Facebook and Twitter If you would like to donate to help keep Nation.Cymru running then you just need to click on the box below it will open a pop up window that will allow you to pay using your credit / debit card or paypal Enter your email address to receive instant notifications of new articles All information provided to Nation.Cymru will be handled sensitively and within the boundaries of the Data Protection Act 2018 In 2017 Nation.Cymru was launched after raising £5000 from a crowdfunding campaign Today it is one of the fastest growing news sites in the UK attracting over 1.5 million visitors a month We are not backed by billionaire owners or hidden behind a paywall but we depend on our readers' support to continue our work If everyone who visited the site over the course of a month donated at least £1 we would have enough funding for the next eight years To guarantee our future please consider making a donation today. Rayohits radiosouth walesnewsFire crews called to huge grass fire in HirwaunIt's the latest wildfire reported during the recent dry weather A fire service in Wales has repeated warnings about the dangers of wildfires after crews were called to a blaze in Hirwaun covering an area stretching for around four and a half miles It comes after it was revealed earlier this week that Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) had attended over 250 individual grass fires over a two week period during the recent dry weather Call handlers at the Joint Fire Control Centre which is shared between MAWWFRS and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service also recently dealt with over 1,000 calls during one 24-hour period MAWWFRS released the following statement: "At 8.55pm on Wednesday Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews were called to an incident in Hirwaun in Aberdare "Crews responded to a fire involving approximately 23 hectares of grassland that was well alight The fire included three separate seats of fire across an area of approximately four and half miles Due to the fire’s remote location and no danger being posed to any properties the decision was made to allow the fire to burn "The fire continued to be monitored throughout Thursday April 3rd and it continued to pose no immediate threat to people nor properties but other areas have burned themselves out." First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice The cause of death for two people found at a property in a South Wales village will require further investigation The bodies of Natalie Jones, 39, and Jonathan Williams, 47 – who had previously been unnamed – were discovered at a property on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on February 21. An inquest was opened into their deaths at South Wales Coroner’s Court on Friday. The assistant coroner, Kerrie Burge, heard the cause of death was “unascertained” and further investigation was required by the pathologist. The coroner’s assistant said police officers forced entry to the property after Ms Jones’s family had been unable to contact her for two weeks. She added that “drug paraphernalia was present” at the scene. Ms Burge said there was reason to suspect the deaths were “unnatural” and an inquest was required. Adjourning the inquest for investigations to be completed, Ms Burge offered her condolences to the families of Ms Jones and Mr Williams. William and Kate go head to head in Welsh cake-making challenge Kate and William to try cooking Welsh cakes on trip to South Wales Tributes paid to ‘beloved’ mother found dead in house with man Weather warnings issued across all four nations amid heavy rain and strong winds In a tribute released after her death, the family of Ms Jones said: “Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Natalie. “She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother and friend and was a warm, loving and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many. Hirwaun is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, situated about four miles from Aberdare. Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Royals watch historic flypast as huge crowds turns out for VE Day 80th anniversary  Royals watch historic Red Arrows flypast for VE Day 80th anniversary David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash in London 'shut down' by council over noise complaints David Beckham’s 50th birthday bash 'shut down' over noise complaints Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Military procession marks start of VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations WATCH NOW: Detectives branded 'Thought Police' after doorstepping grandmother over Facebook post Police have launched a probe into two “unexplained deaths” of a man and woman in a leafy Welsh village The two were discovered at a property located on a village high street in Hirwaun Local officers at South Wales Police are now investigating the deaths A spokeswoman confirmed that the bodies were first found at a location along the local street at around 5.45pm on Friday afternoon Emergency services were summoned to Kendon Court once a neighbour expressed concern on Friday afternoon She added that a cordon was put in place with additional police officers in the area "Local residents are thanked for their patience while officers carry out their investigations," she continued Local residents claimed that the pair had not resided at the property for very long and it was believed that they had moved to the small village from another nearby town One neighbour told the Daily Mail: "The police and forensic officers in white suits were here all weekend - I think they took the bodies out in darkness Hirwaun is a small village in Rhondda Cynon Taf which is around four miles from the town Aberdare It is best known for the Hirwaun Ironworks which opened in 1765 and made iron up until 1859 it was responsible for making cannons used aboard HMS Victory The bodies of a man and a woman have been discovered at a property on a village high street in south Wales Officers from South Wales Police are investigating the deaths of the two adults A force spokeswoman said the bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on Friday She continued: “There is a cordon in place and additional police officers are in the area “Local residents are thanked for their patience while officers carry out their investigations.” situated about four miles from the post town Aberdare which opened in 1765 and produced iron until 1859 By 2024-07-04T10:06:00+01:00 Allelys has completed the transport and installation of a 309.5-tonne turbine 326.1-tonne generator and 221.8-tonne transformer from Newport Docks to Hirwaun power station in Wales Due to the extent of the route-enabling works required Allelys began the initial phase of the project in June 2022 tree trimming and street furniture assessments a suitable route to site was identified.  This route saw the cargo arriving at Newport Docks travelling north and then west towards the site the River Taff Bridge was downrated before transport Allelys reacted and engineered a 17.5m long overbridging solution to spread the weight of the load and enable the transport arrangement to cross this section successfully.  generator and transformer were transported along the first section of the route using a 28-axle girder frame setup The components were then individually transhipped onto a 1-axle flat-top trailer using a 400-tonne hydraulic lifting system This enabled the smaller transport arrangement to negotiate the limited space and steep gradient of the second section of the route The whole route was travelled under police escort with traffic management and rolling roadblocks in place.  all three units completed a second transhipment operation The units were moved onto SPMTs to allow for the limited space within the power station A hydraulic gantry system was then utilised to install the turbine and generator whilst a jacking operation was performed to install the transformer.  “We have significant knowledge and experience within the team and this enables us to tackle complex projects such as this one The route from Newport Docks to Hirwaun power station was particularly challenging and required the input from the engineering team alongside our route survey and route planning specialists,” explained Shahid Islam Sector: Power - Offshore windProject Type: GreenfieldProject Status: Under constructionRegion: EuropeOriginally Posted: 01/07/2023 UK-headquartered transport engineering and heavy lift specialist Allelys has acquired a Gottwald AK912 pedestal crane which has a lifting capacity of 1,200 tonnes and a boom radius of 113 m UK-based heavy haulage and rigging specialist Allelys has appointed Sandy White as its engineering director Shipyard and construction company Ravestein is delivering a ro-ro pontoon for Peel Ports Group in the UK Mexico’s Tradelossa recently completed a complex heavy haul operation for an important energy sector development in the north of the country Jan De Nul started the monopile foundation installation campaign for RWE’s Thor offshore wind farm Heavy lift vessel Les Alizés has installed the first of 72 monopiles for Denmark’s largest wind farm to date Site powered by Webvision Cloud A Welsh housing association has started work to fix safety issues at 60 homes built with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) Trivallis is carrying out the work on homes on the Gower Estate in Hirwaun and has completed the first property RAAC is a lightweight form of concrete that is less durable and has a lifespan of around 30 years Trivallis will install a safety deck across the ceilings of all upper-floor rooms in each home “This deck will ensure the stability and security of the RAAC panels keeping them firmly in place,” the landlord said An extra layer of plywood will be added to the safety deck to form a protective barrier and catch small fragments that might fall from the RAAC panels The remaining homes will be completed in a phased programme expected to take place from October 2024 until April 2027 The work is expected to take four weeks per home and tenants will be temporarily rehoused nearby during that time Trivallis is also in contact with 17 private homeowners and landlords with homes at risk of RAAC-related issues via the local authority It has offered them the option of using its contractor and no further work will be required to maintain the safety of the properties,” the landlord said In March this year, the landlord advised 40 households on the estate to leave their homes over the risk posed by RAAC offering temporary accommodation to those who did Subsequent structural surveys revealed that only a few homes were at urgent risk surveyors have carried out weekly inspections to make sure the RAAC panels have not deteriorated executive director for communities at Trivallis said: “We understand how stressful the news about RAAC was and how difficult it has been for people during the months we’ve been evaluating all the options “We’ve spent the last few months working with experts we have chosen a plan that we believe will solve the problem while listening to the tenants’ concerns about moving from the area.” In August, Aberdeen City councillors decided to demolish and rebuild around 500 homes built with RAAC panels at a cost of at least £150m New to Inside Housing? 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Click here to manage your newsletters Fire crews have been monitoring a large grass fire which is continuing to burn in an area on the southern edge of Bannau Brycheiniog National Park Mid and West Wales Fire and Rescue Service and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service (MAWWFRS) crews were called to the fire at Hirwaun yesterday evening (Wednesday) at around 8.55pm was already well alight when fire crews arrived Three separate seats of fire were burning across an area of approximately four and a half miles Given its remote location and the fact that no properties were under immediate threat the decision was made to allow the fire to burn out naturally Fire crews continued to monitor the situation throughout today (Thursday) While some areas have burned themselves out MAWWFRS has recently experienced a surge in emergency calls related to grass fires The service is urging residents only to call 999 if they or their property are in immediate danger allowing resources to be managed effectively MAWWFRS crews have utilised drone technology and thermal imaging to enhance firefighter safety and provide real-time situational awareness This technology enables incident commanders to assess fire spread and allocate resources more effectively ultimately reducing the risk to both communities and the environment The fire service has also issued a warning to the public urging private drone users to avoid flying over fire scenes The presence of unauthorised drones can disrupt official drone operations posing safety risks to firefighters and potentially hampering firefighting efforts MAWWFRS has recently launched its #WildfireWise campaign as part of the Wales Wildfire Board initiative. The campaign aims to educate the public on wildfire prevention and encourage responsible behaviour when enjoying the countryside. Tel: 01874 610111[email protected]Follow us Owned or licensed to Tindle Newspapers Ltd | Independent Family-Owned Newspapers | Copyright & Trade Mark Notice & 2013 - 2025 GOV.WALES uses cookies which are essential for the site to work Non-essential cookies are also used to tailor and improve services The Hirwaun junction will connect Brecon road and allow the new A465 dual carriageway to pass below the junction We will build a temporary road to provide space for the new road There will be no access to the A465 at the new Hirwaun Junction For traffic news on this junction, visit Traffic Wales. Dowlais Top junction will provide access to the A4060 Dowlais Top high street and Pengarnddu industrial estate with the aim of having the junction operational by Christmas 2024 This will allow A465 through traffic to travel over the junction The road has been built on embankment up to 30ft (9m) above the existing level Check the URL for spelling errors.Please contact us if you believe this page is missing.(Error 404) Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. The 39-year-old ‘brought joy and generosity to so many’ I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A “beloved” mother has been found dead in a South Wales village was discovered alongside that of a 47-year-old man on Friday evening at a property in Hirwaun The deaths were currently being treated as “unexplained”, South Wales Police said. Post-mortem examinations would be carried out on Wednesday. Ms Jones’s family said they were “heartbroken” by her loss. “She was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, and friend and was a warm, loving, and compassionate person who brought joy and generosity to so many. “During this incredibly difficult time we kindly ask for privacy as a family as we grieve and come to terms with our loss. Hirwaun is a village in Rhondda Cynon Taf, about four miles from Aberdare. It is known for the Hirwaun Ironworks. They opened in 1765 and produced iron until 1859. govt and politics"},{"score":0.632633,"label":"/family and parenting/children"},{"score":0.600474,"label":"/sports/hunting and shooting"},{"score":0.565684,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.550873,"label":"/style and fashion/body art"},{"score":0.547074,"label":"/law The cause of death for two people found at a property in a South Wales village will require further investigation 47 – who had previously been unnamed – were discovered at a property on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on February 21 An inquest was opened into their deaths at South Wales Coroner's Court on Friday heard the cause of death was "unascertained" and further investigation was required by the pathologist The coroner's assistant said police officers forced entry to the property after Ms Jones's family had been unable to contact her for two weeks She added that "drug paraphernalia was present" at the scene Ms Burge said there was reason to suspect the deaths were "unnatural" and an inquest was required Adjourning the inquest for investigations to be completed the family of Ms Jones said: "Our family is heartbroken by the loss of Natalie "She will forever be remembered." Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone Story SavedYou can find this story in  My Bookmarks.Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The cause of death for two people found at a property in a South Wales village will require further investigation, an inquest has heard. The bodies of Natalie Jones, 39, and Jonathan Williams, 47 – who had previously been unnamed – were discovered at a property on Hirwaun High Street at about 5.45pm on February 21. TRIBUTES have flooded in for a "beloved" mother who was found in a house with a man's body Natalie Jones, 39, was tragically discovered alongside the body of a man, 47, on February 21 in a flat in Hirwaun, Wales The deaths have been described as "unexplained" and post-mortem examinations are due to take place tomorrow Natalie's devastated family paid tribute in a statement: "She will forever be remembered "During this incredibly difficult time we kindly ask for privacy as a family as we grieve and come to terms with our loss." They added: "We ask for the ongoing investigation by the police to be respected and that you keep Natalie and our family in your thoughts and prayers." Neighbours have been thanked for their patience as cops continue their inquiries. They confirmed there will be an increased police presence at the scene since the tragic discovery. The house has been cordoned off and officers released a statement after the discovery.South Wales Police said yesterday: "Officers are investigating the unexplained deaths of two adults, a man and a woman, whose bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street around 5.45pm on Friday, February 21. "Local residents are thanked for their patience while officers carry out their investigations." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ TWO people have been found dead inside a house on a village high street The man and woman were discovered on Friday Both deaths remain "unexplained" as officers probe the area A statement from South Wales Police reads: "Officers are investigating the unexplained deaths of two adults whose bodies were discovered at an address on Hirwaun High Street around 5.45pm on Friday "There is a cordon in place and additional police officers are in the area Local residents are thanked for their patience while officers carry out their investigations." 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Become a member today “Two out of three ain’t bad” – Those were the words of Deri coach David Iles after watching his side win the Worthington’s Mid District Division Five Cup The Broncos defeated Hirwaun 40-12 in Pontypridd on Saturday May 18 sealing a league and cup double to cap off a tremendous season Tom Elliott was the star of the show with a 30-point personal haul to steer his side to a comfortable victory at Sardis Road kicked four conversions and four penalties for Deri – who also had left wing Niall Alexander and outside half Aaron Jones on the scoresheet given where the club has found itself in recent times – on the brink of folding – two out of three certainly isn’t bad at all for Deri From struggling for numbers at the start of pre-season the club went on to top Division Six East at a canter “It’s been awesome,” said Iles who coaches the team along with Jason Lundregan and Dean Higgs “We had a target of maybe three trophies “At the start of pre-season myself and Jason had 15 names on a piece of paper But we built slowly and by September I think we had a squad of 30 – and since then the boys have put a hell of a shift in They were narrowly beaten 16-13 at home by Seven Sisters in the quarter-finals of the WRU Division Five Cup – the competition Seven Sisters would go on to win in addition to Division Five West Central Deri’s only other defeat was in the last eight of the Glamorgan County Silver Ball against a side four divisions higher in the shape of Llanharan – who were Division Two East Central WRU Division Two Cup and Silver Ball treble winners Deri dominated the first half of their Mid District Cup final with Division Five East Central outfit Hirwaun Despite being overpowered in the opening 40 minutes opponents Hirwaun kept battling and actually outscored Deri 7-6 in the second half during which the heavens opened over Sardis Road Centre Warren Davies scored a try which was converted by Dafydd Owens adding to an unconverted try by captain Ashley Moss in the first-half “The first-half was unbelievable,” added Illes “Sadly the weather came in second-half but I’ve got to give credit to Hirwaun they stuck at it until the final whistle.” The match is part of a revamped format this season with the old Worthington’s Mid District Cup and Bowl finals replaced by five new Worthington’s Mid District Cup divisional finals The matches are being played over two ‘Worthy Weekends’ at Sardis Road – incorporating two Friday nights and two Saturdays – rather than in midweek as was the case previously Sold as a ‘festival of community rugby’ the two weekends also feature women’s and junior matches Talking about the new concept introduced this year Mid District Rugby Union president Gareth Davies said: “We held discussions former coach of Ystrad Rhondda and Colin Smith of Molson Coors to explore and refresh the Mid District Cup and Bowl competitions “We came up with a solution that’s a cross between the WRU ‘Road to Principality’ and results of league fixtures between the Mid District’s clubs within their respective divisions.” added: “We are delighted to see how the committee has grasped the need for change securing the future of the prestigious Mid District Cups and applaud them for their resolute hard work and dedication “The new format this season has generated renewed interest in the competition giving an opportunity for all clubs to compete at an equal level within their division.” Support quality, independent, local journalism…that mattersFrom just £1 a month you can help fund our work – and use our website without adverts.Become a member today Rhondda Cynon Taf Council has announced that it has received £239,633 from the Welsh Government to advance plans to extend the railway line from Aberdare to Hirwaun Two options have been considered for the project and the preferred option would extend the rail service from the existing Aberdare Railway Station to Hirwaun by providing three new stations at Llwydcoed Hirwaun Station Road/Penyard and Hirwaun Tower Colliery The council said the Metro Plus project will complement the South Wales Metro which will see four trains an hour serving Aberdare Transport for Wales is managing the project and the latest funding through the Cardiff Capital Region Transport Authority will enable various actions to be completed by the appointed consultant Atkins Global Ltd The council said this work would enable the full business case to be put together in 2023-24 leader of Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and cabinet member for infrastructure and investment said: “I’m pleased the council has successfully secured £239,633 funding for the next stage of development towards this Metro Plus project which is a major extension of rail services from Aberdare to Hirwaun “It is an exciting project that is supported by the Cardiff Capital Region to complement delivery of the South Wales Metro – and is being progressed by the council and Transport for Wales “The Metro will bring huge benefits to local communities in Rhondda Cynon Taf “It will electrify around 170km of track around the south east Wales railway network enabling high frequency fast trains to run from 2024 these trains will run four times an hour from Aberdare and Treherbert and 12 times an hour between Pontypridd and Cardiff railway stations and signalling systems will be upgraded while a multi-million pound depot to service the trains is under construction in Rhondda Cynon Taf “The Aberdare-Hirwaun extension is a Metro Plus scheme intended to complement delivery of the Metro the project’s appraisal process identified a preferred option to be developed – to extend the Aberdare line with three new stations “The council also acquired the former chicken factory site near Llwydcoed in 2021 and continues to explore funding options for a station halt and modern business unit development at that site “The council will work closely with Transport for Wales and the appointed consultant Atkins over the weeks and months ahead as further development work towards the outline business case is completed – with the intention of progressing to the full business case during the next financial year.” the north and west needs its own devolution settlement from the south-east… Hirwaun may look like “south east” when you just look at a map but it lies way beyond the Cardiff Bay Bubble The implied threat with all this metro development – I’ll believe it when I see it work – is that it will cart people off to Cardiff and its outskirts to work thus relieving our dopey Bay set of the need to stimulate economic activity in that part of the Heads of the Valleys We’ll be even more of a dormitory society than now I was brought up opposite Hirwaun Railway Station My mother lived there until 2011 and always hoped that it would reopen one day It is a long walk from that side of the village to the bus stops Would loke to see some rail investment in he Gwynedd area Would like to see some rail investment in he Gwynedd area The Croesbychan junction will connect Hirwaun and Llwydcoed We will build a new junction to replace the existing one The junction and the road will be built mostly on embankment up to 42 ft (13m) high We will also build a viaduct over the Nant Melyn watercourse which will carry the new A465. The existing Nant Melyn Viaduct will be used by Non-Motorized Users (NMUs) only We will build a temporary road to provide space for construction of the permanent road Brecon FC’s under 7’s team and a U10/11s team travelled to Hirwaun this weekend to take part in a football tournament. The tournament featured teams from Cardiff, Pontypridd and all over the Rhondda Cynon Taff area. Playing in a highly competitive set of games Brecon FC Juniors were flying the flag for juniors football in Powys.  The U7s won all four games across their fixtures showing great teamwork and being clinical in front of goal. The U10/11 gave a good account of themselves losing two, drawing one and winning two - all against very strong opposition. Billy Brown of Brecon FC said: “It was a fantastic day and carry’s on from where our all girls left off from their outing in Aberystwyth in April.”  Tel: 01874 610111[email protected]Follow us A family has spoken of their determination to make sure no other family has to go through what they did as a man from Hirwaun has been jailed after pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving died three days after being hit by a car driven by Harley Whiteman on Brecon Road Nineteen-year-old Whiteman from Cae Felin Parc was sentenced to six years and nine months' detention in a young offender institution for death by dangerous driving after pleading guilty at Merthyr Tydfil Crown Court on Tuesday Police released CCTV footage of the moments leading up to the collision showing the Ford Fiesta Whiteman was driving speeding down a road Kaylan's family have paid tribute to him saying they had been processing his death "with great difficulty" They stated: "Kaylan was such a cheeky chappie He always had a twinkle in his eye and could get away with anything with his smile and quick wit His cousin Julie said "he was very witty "When we were sitting there holding his hand you could still smell his aftershave on him "It's just unbelievable that he's been took from us in such a cruel way Video moments before the collision which shows the speeds Harley Whiteman was driving But they're unhappy with the length of the sentence handed to Whiteman "We promised him we'd do everything we could to get justice for him and it feels like we've been slapped in the face." Kaylan was involved in the local rugby club and now a tournament is planned for the summer "Kaylan was a talented rugby and football player intelligent boy and a much-loved pupil in Aberdare Community School....we are devastated to lose Kaylan at such a young age "Our thanks also go out to the local community of Hirwaun who have supported us from afar sending their prayers and support "We want to especially thank the nurses and doctors at the Paediatric Critical Care at the Heath Hospital for caring for Kaylan and supporting our family at such an awful time They were so caring and respectful we will be forever grateful for their support your life was a blessing your memory a treasure."