abstract:Treforest () is a village in the south-east of Pontypridd in the county borough of Rhondda Cynon Taf, Wales situated in the Treforest electoral ward along with the village of Glyntaff (or Glyn-Taf), being part of the Pontypridd Community. With Treforest running along the west banks of the River Taff () while Glyntaff runs along its east banks.
The southbound A470 between Pontypridd and Abercynon was blocked at about 0700 GMT, and collisions on the northbound stretch led to closure between Treforest and Pentrebach, Merthyr.
Nicknamed The Voice, Thomas Woodward, from Treforest, forged a career which has spanned the decades and this year saw a homecoming concert in Pontypridd, to mark his 65th birthday.