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Mountains of money for charity

Mountains of money for charity

FUNDRAISING mountaineers put their best foot forward and climbed three of the biggest peaks in Wales in atrocious weather conditions. Read

Blodwen’s secret of a long life is hard work

Blodwen’s secret of a long life is hard work

THE secret of a long and happy life is never to be afraid of hard work. Read

Road to improvements

CYNON Valley AM Christine Chapman is calling for improved transport links in the South Wales Valleys. Read

Five-year jail sentence for repeat sex offender

A PAEDOPHILE waved and gave a “thumbs up” sign as he was led to the cells to begin a five-year sentence. Read

Police drugs operation uncovers addict’s stash

A RECOVERING heroin addict has been spared jail after her “gram-a-day” amphetamine habit was uncovered. Read

AM demands support for carers

CYNON Valley AM Christine Chapman is calling for more to be done to support carers in Wales. Read

Grand parade set to get the party going

ORGANISERS are gearing up for the 2008 Aberdare Carnival, in aid of Cancer Research UK. Read

Stereophon-ink for Rooney

STEREOPHONICS fan Wayne Rooney has unveiled a new tattoo inspired by his favourite Cwmaman rockers. Read

Princely welcome for Earl of Wessex

“WHAT a decent bloke,” was the accolade HRH The Earl of Wessex earned on a visit to Cynon Valley. Read

Council workers strike

FAMILIES face two days of chaos this week as most schools in Cynon Valley are closed. Read

At the Ynyscynon Inn there’s something for the whole family

THE Ynyscynon Inn at Cwmbach is a friendly, family-orientated restaurant/bar, with a strong sense of community spirit. Read

‘We wheel-y want our sign back!’

‘We wheel-y want our sign back!’

YOUNG-AT-HEART care home residents are appealing for the return of their famous road signs. Read

It’s carnival time again!

It’s carnival time again!

TORRENTIAL rain did not dampen the spirits of those who braved the elements at the Penrhiwceiber Carnival. Read

Rapist jailed for 16 years

A CYNON Valley man is this week starting a 16-year prison sentence for repeatedly raping a young girl. Read

AM fights to beat poverty

CYNON Valley AM Christine Chapman is calling on the Assembly to do all it can to tackle child poverty in Wales. Read

Farewell to valley father

HUNDREDS of people turned out to say their final farewells to a Cynon Valley father who died while being treated in hospital. Read

Bishop laid to rest

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered for the funeral of the Bishop of Bangor, Anthony Crockett. Read

Farewell to valley father

HUNDREDS of people turned out to say their final farewells to a Cynon Valley father who died while being treated in hospital. Read

Bishop laid to rest

HUNDREDS of mourners gathered for the funeral of the Bishop of Bangor, Anthony Crockett. Read

Church celebrates 150 years

ST Lleurwg’s Church, Hirwaun, celebrates its 150th anniversary next week. Read

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