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The real cost of Quo gig

A STAGGERING £266,000 was spent by Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council on securing Status Quo as headliners in an outdoor event in Cyfarthfa Park this July. Read

Minister’s concerns over Hoover situation

A EUROPEAN minister has voiced her concerns at the lack of transparency over the Hoover factory situation. Read

R-Tek manager denies jobs are at risk

THE manager of a Pentrebach factory manufacturing parts for Honda motor company has quashed reports that 200 jobs are at risk. Read

Man jailed for having sex with drunken teenager

A SERIAL sex offender who had afternoon sex with a drunken child in a park has been jailed. Read

Family’s tribute to crash victim

THE family of a teenage driver who died in a crash has paid tribute to him as a special person and a hardworking, talented young man. Read

Councillor leaves Lib Dems for Labour

A DISILLUSIONED Valleys Liberal Democrat councillor has defected to Labour. Read

Dragon dress designer’s new venture

THE dragon is definitely roaring for a Merthyr Tydfil designer who has proved that what doesn’t kill you will make you stronger. Read

Nappy star

FORGET Tom Jones, Stereophonics, and Super Furry Animals – there’s a new Welsh celebrity on the block. Read

Van driver arrested

A VAN driver from Merthyr Tydfil has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Read

Floodlight plans for Black Patch

PLANS to erect eight floodlight masts at a Valleys pitch are being recommended for approval. Read

Asda raise cash for baby unit

BIG-hearted Asda customers and colleagues have raised more than £7,000 for the special care baby unit at a Valleys hospital. Read

Pupils aiming for the high notes to set world record

CHILDREN from a Merthyr Tydfil school are practising their harmonies and hitting the high notes. Read

Dilys’ dahlia’s a dazzling delight

DILYS Ayling has dedicated her life to flowers. Read

Hospital’s green gym gets the thumbs-up

A GREEN gym at St Tydfil’s Hospital has been given a mighty thumbs-up – a green thumbs-up, of course! Read

Getting in the festive mood

CHRISTMAS is coming and the Salvation Army band will be helping to get in the mood for some festive fun. Read

Man jailed for carrying knife

A CARDIFF man was jailed after brandishing a knife on a night out in Merthyr Tydfil. Read

Rugby legend to open new look store

THE CO-OPERATIVE in Pentrebach will be trying for success - and rugby legend Jonathan Davies MBE will be there to lend a hand. Read

BNP members list published

A LEAKED list of British National Party members published online included the names of five people from Merthyr Tydfil. Read

The bear rescuer

FRESH from his pioneering work with bears, a Merthyr Tydfil wildlife expert is taking to the small screen. Read

Soaking up the atmosphere

HE MAY be the sea-dwelling sponge who gets mixed up in all kinds of trouble, but he’s got the biggest heart in Bikini Bottom! Read

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