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Cynon Valley drug dealer jailed

A CYNON Valley drug dealer has been jailed for eight years for a string of firearms and drug offences. Read

What Davies admitted in court

Possessing expanding ammunition. Read

Mixed emotions for Rees

THE FA Cup final this Saturday will bring back special memories for one Cynon Valley man. Read

Health centre still a high priority, says First Minister

NATIONAL Assembly First Minister Rhodri Morgan has dismissed fears that a new health centre planned for Hirwaun may never be built because of problems in finding a site for it. Read

Police arrest 208 in latest exercise

OPERATION Jaguar saw police officers ‘pounce’ on criminals throughout the Cynon Valley for the second time in 10 days. Read

Illegal employer fined

A SHOP-OWNER is fined £2,750 after becoming the first employer in South Wales to be convicted of employing illegal workers. Read

Family’s shock at ‘random attack’

A FAMILY car has ben daubed with red paint in a vandal attack at Cwmbach. Read

Prince William proves to be a real valley boy

Prince William proves to be a real valley boy

THE crowds turned out in their thousands in glorious sunshine to welcome Prince William on his first visit to Rhondda Cynon Taff. Read

A Noble day in the life...

A Noble day in the life...

The beard is back - and Roy Noble is more popular now than ever before!Latest audience figures reveal his afternoon programme on BBC Radio Wales has seen a considerable increase in listeners. Roy Noble brings his popular radio show out and about to Aberdare town centre today (Wednesday, May 14).Editor GARY MARSH has spent the day with Roy to find out what he gets up to before, after and during his live broadcasts! Read

Aberdare on the airwaves as Roy rolls into town

ROY Noble will be broadcasting live from Aberdare town centre today (Wednesday) as the BBC Radio Wales bus pulls up outside Aberdare Library. Read

Concern over skills shortage

CYNON Valley AM Christine Chapman has expressed concern over the numbers of unskilled people in Wales. Read

Breast way for babies

A YOUNG Cynon Valley mother is joining Charlotte Church in backing a new breastfeeding drive. Read

James flies in to promote City tune

James flies in to promote City tune

JAMES FOX and Cardiff City mascot Bartley Blue paid a flying visit to Aberdare to promote the football club’s chart-busting official FA Cup song. Read

Jail women only as last resort – MP

WOMEN offenders should be jailed only as a last resort, according to Cynon Valley MP Ann Clwyd. Read

Trust in hospital top 40 again

CWM Taf NHS Trust is in the Top 40 Hospitals for 2008, the third consecutive year that the trust has received this accolade. Read

Dad takes plunge for Diabetes UK

A FEARLESS father is on ‘cloud nine’ after completing a sponsored skydive for a diabetes charity. Read

Mayor says goodbye with charity bash

RHONDDA Cynon Taff Mayor Jane Ward ends her year in office with a charity ball this weekend. Read

Grant will aid charity’s work

AWARD-WINNING charity New Horizons has received a grant of £4,500 in order for it to raise awareness and reduce the stigma associated with mental and emotional ill-health. Read

Plaid hails council gains

PLAID AM Leanne Wood has congratulated party workers and candidates following “significant gains made” on Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Read

Rhodri calls for Wales’ own iconic sculpture

FIRST Minister Rhodri Morgan is calling for Wales to have its own iconic Angel of the North-style sculpture to celebrate the nation’s rich mining heritage. Read