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Family hit by taxing times

A 10-MONTH row over council tax may see an ailing family taken to court – and council bosses counter-sued for alleged “harassment and bullying”. Read

Car park drives away public

A £10m car park is earning a reputation as a “white elephant” – for out-pricing the public. Read

Politician’s death threats investigated

THREATS to kill a prominent local politician and his male partner are being investigated by detectives. Read

Mother loses bid to drop son’s charges

A MOTHER lost her bid to get charges against her son dropped after he held a knife to her throat. Read

Star turn for Gwendoline’s centenary

AN APARTHEID activist who didn’t retire until her 70s celebrated her 100th birthday being serenaded by X Factor contestant James Williams. Read

Vandals shop attack

VANDALS tossed bricks through two shop windows and ripped up flower planters in an attack on Llanharan. Read

Father was three times legal limit for driving

A MAN riding a quad bike with his two young sons on board had more than three times the legal limit of alcohol. Read

Calls for older people to be involved

THE first report published by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales highlights the need to involve older people in society. Read

James determined to reach the stars

IT’S onwards and upwards towards a full time singing career for James Williams – despite losing out on TV’s X Factor. Read

Jane Davidson to stand down in 2011

ASSEMBLY Environment Minister Jane Davidson has announced she will stand down at the next election. Read

Biking bakers rise to the challenge

A BAKER from Pontypridd has completed a 55 mile bike ride to raise funds for a leading children’s charity. Read

Three cheers – they’re champions again

TROPHIES don’t come any bigger in the Champions League. Read

Shoebox appeal

PEOPLE are being offered the chance to play Santa to needy children through Operation Christmas Child. Read

Cash for floods?

PLAID Cymru AM Chris Franks asked the Welsh Assembly Government whether Rhondda Cynon Taf Council had made any bids for cash to help clean up after flooding to homes, rail services and roads. Read

Woman jailed for drink-driving

A WOMAN was sentenced to four months in jail for her fourth drink-drive conviction despite claiming she was “petrified” of being put back behind bars. Read

Nos Galan marks 50th anniversary

RUNNERS of all ages are being urged to sign up for this year’s Nos Galan Races in Mountain Ash on New Year’s Eve. Read

Couple celebrate 60 happy years together

YOUNG sweethearts who met over a knickerbocker glory 62 years ago have celebrated their diamond wedding anniversary. Read

Blood Brothers at Parc and Dare

PONTYPRIDD actors will be on show in a production of Willy Russell’s play Blood Brothers. Read

Three of the best hope for success

A TRIO of lovelies from Taff Ely will contest Miss Wales 2009. Read

Tributes paid to former headteacher

A FORMER head teacher of Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School has died. Read