http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/ Cynon Valley news. Catch up on the very latest news in Cynon Valley. Daily reports from the Welsh district and from around the South Wales region. en-gb http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/cynon-valley-drug-dealer-jailed-91466-20903126/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/cynon-valley-drug-dealer-jailed-91466-20903126/ A CYNON Valley drug dealer has been jailed for eight years for a string of firearms and drug offences. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/what-davies-admitted-in-court-91466-20902117/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/what-davies-admitted-in-court-91466-20902117/ Possessing expanding ammunition. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/mixed-emotions-for-rees-91466-20902031/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/mixed-emotions-for-rees-91466-20902031/ THE FA Cup final this Saturday will bring back special memories for one Cynon Valley man. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/health-centre-still-a-high-priority-says-first-minister-91466-20902037/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/health-centre-still-a-high-priority-says-first-minister-91466-20902037/ 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. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/police-arrest-208-in-latest-exercise-91466-20902033/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/police-arrest-208-in-latest-exercise-91466-20902033/ OPERATION Jaguar saw police officers ‘pounce’ on criminals throughout the Cynon Valley for the second time in 10 days. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/illegal-employer-fined-91466-20902118/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/illegal-employer-fined-91466-20902118/ A SHOP-OWNER is fined £2,750 after becoming the first employer in South Wales to be convicted of employing illegal workers. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/family-s-shock-at-random-attack-91466-20902123/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/family-s-shock-at-random-attack-91466-20902123/ A FAMILY car has ben daubed with red paint in a vandal attack at Cwmbach. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/prince-william-proves-to-be-a-real-valley-boy-91466-20902121/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/prince-william-proves-to-be-a-real-valley-boy-91466-20902121/ THE crowds turned out in their thousands in glorious sunshine to welcome Prince William on his first visit to Rhondda Cynon Taff. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/a-noble-day-in-the-life-91466-20902040/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/a-noble-day-in-the-life-91466-20902040/ 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! http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/aberdare-on-the-airwaves-as-roy-rolls-into-town-91466-20902041/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/aberdare-on-the-airwaves-as-roy-rolls-into-town-91466-20902041/ ROY Noble will be broadcasting live from Aberdare town centre today (Wednesday) as the BBC Radio Wales bus pulls up outside Aberdare Library. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/concern-over-skills-shortage-91466-20902122/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/concern-over-skills-shortage-91466-20902122/ CYNON Valley AM Christine Chapman has expressed concern over the numbers of unskilled people in Wales. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/breast-way-for-babies-91466-20902167/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/breast-way-for-babies-91466-20902167/ A YOUNG Cynon Valley mother is joining Charlotte Church in backing a new breastfeeding drive. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/james-flies-in-to-promote-city-tune-91466-20902036/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/james-flies-in-to-promote-city-tune-91466-20902036/ 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. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/jail-women-only-as-last-resort-mp-91466-20902042/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/jail-women-only-as-last-resort-mp-91466-20902042/ WOMEN offenders should be jailed only as a last resort, according to Cynon Valley MP Ann Clwyd. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/trust-in-hospital-top-40-again-91466-20902043/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/trust-in-hospital-top-40-again-91466-20902043/ CWM Taf NHS Trust is in the Top 40 Hospitals for 2008, the third consecutive year that the trust has received this accolade. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/dad-takes-plunge-for-diabetes-uk-91466-20902044/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/dad-takes-plunge-for-diabetes-uk-91466-20902044/ A FEARLESS father is on ‘cloud nine’ after completing a sponsored skydive for a diabetes charity. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/mayor-says-goodbye-with-charity-bash-91466-20902046/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/mayor-says-goodbye-with-charity-bash-91466-20902046/ RHONDDA Cynon Taff Mayor Jane Ward ends her year in office with a charity ball this weekend. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/grant-will-aid-charity-s-work-91466-20902050/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/grant-will-aid-charity-s-work-91466-20902050/ 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. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/plaid-hails-council-gains-91466-20902116/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/plaid-hails-council-gains-91466-20902116/ PLAID AM Leanne Wood has congratulated party workers and candidates following “significant gains made” on Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/rhodri-calls-for-wales-own-iconic-sculpture-91466-20902162/ Wed, 14 May 2008 23:00:00 GMT http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/south-wales-news/cynon-valley/2008/05/15/rhodri-calls-for-wales-own-iconic-sculpture-91466-20902162/ 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.