Pontypridd: Pontypridd Town Council welcomes on board one of Wales’ youngest...
A TEENAGER who has become one of the youngest councillors in Wales has vowed to take on the yobs who have blighted his town.
View ArticleTonypandy: AN ANNUAL event to honour the valley’s war dead is in danger of...
The Festival of Remembrance has been held at the Ystrad Sports Centre for the past 14 years, with more than 400 people attending the occasion.
View ArticleNewport: Former Blaenau Gwent MP Llew Smith publishes book showing collection...
FORMER Blaenau Gwent MP Llew Smith has penned a book telling the story of modern day “social, industrial and political struggle” – through a unique collection of protest Christmas cards.
View ArticleFerndale: Mam’s dream of a small gig to support a forces charity raises £10,000
A RHONDDA mam who dreamed of organising a small event to raise funds for a forces charity has far exceeded her expectations – selling out the Park and Dare and raising a whopping £10,000.
View ArticlePontypridd: THIS week I had the great pleasure of attending Pontypridd Train...
The plans include a new lift, refurbishment and redevelopment of the frontage of the station with the restoration of the original main entrance.
View ArticleAberdare: End of an era as hospital site is handed over for demolition
WORK will begin to clear the Aberdare Hospital site next week – marking the end of an era for the historic building.
View ArticleTonypandy: Mystery as sculpture appears on Clydach Mountain
THE Angel of the North has long been an iconic structure on Tyneside, but it seems Clydach Vale could now have its own version at a fraction of the cost, after this sculpture mysteriously appeared on...
View ArticleTreorchy: Treorchy Male Choir duo notch up 65 years of service each
A PAIR of committed choristers are celebrating after reaching a staggering 65 years of unbroken service to their world-famous organisation.
View ArticleAberdare: Concert in Aberdare to raise cash for Movember
A CONCERT is to be held in Aberdare later this month to raise funds for testicular and prostate cancer.
View ArticleAberdare: School defends itself over Facebook claim about pupil’s poppy
A CYNON Valley school has defended its reputation as proud supporters of the armed forces, after a parent’s critical Facebook post was seen by thousands.
View ArticleTreorchy: Treorchy shops battle for Christmas window display title
LOCAL shops in Treorchy have been invited to take part in a Christmas window competition which aims to bring the seasonal spirit to the town.
View ArticlePorth: Rhondda Recalled in Rhyme launched at the Heritage Park Museum
MORE than 100 people attended a launch of a book written by a popular headteacher who died earlier this year.
View ArticleAberdare: Lecture to commemorate the life of Keir Hardie
AN annual lecture to commemorate the life of James Keir Hardie, the first independent Labour MP, will be held next week.
View ArticlePontypridd: Hundreds mark Remembrance Day in Taff Ely
FALLEN soldiers along with those bravely serving in current conflicts were honoured as towns and villages throughout Taff Ely fell silent on Sunday.
View ArticleAberdare: The Cynon Valley marks Remembrance Sunday
FALLEN soldiers and those bravely serving in current conflicts were honoured as towns and villages throughout the Cynon Valley fell silent on Sunday.
View ArticleBreaking News: Avoid alcohol, mums-to-be warned
Women who drink as little as one small glass of wine a week while pregnant could risk reducing their child's IQ, a study has suggested.
View ArticleBreaking News: Defence chief warns of cuts impact
The head of the armed forces has warned that he is not able to do everything ministers would like in the wake of the Government's defence cuts.
View ArticleBreaking News: Airport capacity need 'costing UK'
Lack of capacity at Heathrow is already costing the UK up to £14 billion a year in lost trade, according to a report.
View ArticleBreaking News: Watchdog praises sustainable Games
London 2012 was the most sustainable Games, a watchdog has claimed.
View ArticleBreaking News: IDS vows to tackle child poverty
Iain Duncan Smith will seek to reassure critics that he is committed to ending child poverty but insist that "meaningful and accurate" measures must replace "arbitrary" household income targets.
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