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Right face

INDEPENDENT council candidate Cheryl Butcher had a shock when she read last week’s election round-up in the Gazette. Read

Police get their claws out for crack down operation

A CANNABIS factory, class A drugs and wanted criminals were all discovered in a 48-hour crime blitz. Read

Driver banned for using her mobile phone

A WOMAN has been fined and banned for driving without insurance and using a mobile phone at the wheel. Read

In memory of Pam

A BRIDGEND man is holding a charity ball in memory of his late wife. Read

Killer jailed after trying to burn evidence of lover’s murder

A MAN who killed his secret lover and then set fire to her bed in an attempt to hide his crime was yesterday sentenced to life imprisonment. Read

Vehicles destroyed in suspected arson attack

A SUSPECTED arson attack has destroyed four vehicles belonging to a South Wales charity. Read

Beverly Parkhouse

Life sentence for Beverly's killer

A CRUEL and callous killer who murdered a mother in her bed will serve at least 20 years behind bars. Read

Former security man facing jail in cocaine case

A FORMER Reliance officer is facing years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of being part of an £840,000 cocaine conspiracy. Read

Villagers’ shock at teen death

TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular teenager found dead near his home. Read

Family pays tribute to ‘loving’ Sean

SEAN’S family have paid tribute to their son “who touched the hearts of everyone he met”. Read

Drug trial told of ‘top man’ visits

A FORMER security guard accused of being involved in an £800,000 drugs conspiracy told police the man behind it was simply an acquaintance. Read

Good news for valley park

PARC Calon Lan will be officially opened by BBC news anchor man Huw Edwards at 2pm tomorrow. Read

Couple’s 70th anniversary

Couple’s 70th anniversary

A COUPLE have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. Read

Student’s concerns at discovering syringe

A STUDENT nurse was disgusted when he had to remove a used needle from a busy car park. Read

Church plans centenary celebrations

CHURCH-GOERS gathered to mark the centenary of a well-known place of worship. Read

Sign points way to controversy

A SIGN is causing red faces after being translated incorrectly into Welsh. Read

Have a Blooming Great charity cuppa

A CHARITY is asking tea drinkers to host parties to raise funds for cancer care. Read

Legion’s thanks for centre support

A SHOPPING centre was given a royal salute for its poppy appeal. Read

Foul play called over park theft

TODDLERS have been left high and dry after a see-saw was stolen from their play park. Read

Teen denies murder

A TEENAGER has denied murdering father-of-one Nicholas Baty. Read