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Knife crime warning as man jailed

PEOPLE caught carrying knives in the streets of south Wales WILL be jailed, a judge has warned. Read

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Mum's fury at criminal checks

YOU cannot accompany your sick child to school until we’ve checked you’re not a criminal. Read

Former miner left in the dark

A HOSPITAL trust has apologised after the family of a pensioner with suspected cancer complained he was mistreated. Read

Family are shocked as horses stabbed to death

A NELSON family have been left devastated after their two prize-winning horses were stabbed to death in a vicious attack. Read

Man jailed for child indecency

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

Family pays tribute to happy-go-lucky Karl

TRIBUTES have been paid to a young reveller who fell asleep in the bath and drowned in a freak accident. Read

The town’s in chaos, but they won’t say how long for

INDEFINITE dates, months of delays and miraculous updates overnight, what is going on at the regeneration offices in Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council? Read

‘He said it had been quiet. Then the torpedo hit us’

ON July 1, 1940, the Arandora Star left Liverpool carrying more than 1,200 Italian and German internees, as well as cabin members, crew and 200 British Army guards. Read

Family head back in time

A TIME-TRAVELLING family are getting closer to a wartime journey after a gruelling day of auditions. Read

Grant helps to put safety first

Grant helps to put safety first

ELDERLY people in Galon Uchaf are as safe as houses thanks to security funding. Read

Susan hits the heights in her dad’s memory

HAVING tackled a gruelling 10-day Peruvian mountain trek, Susan England would be forgiven for hanging up her walking boots for good. Read

AM’s bid to stop illegal biking

HUW Lewis is calling for action over illegal off-road motorbikes. Read

Community cash

YOUNGSTERS in Merthyr have hit the jackpot after attracting a lottery payout. Read

Carers given support

CARERS are often described as unsung heroes and many feel they don’t get enough support. Read

Calendars on sale to aid charity work

SMALL change equals big change. Read

Charity event to kick-off

A CHARITY football tournament with a difference will take place next weekend. Read

Specialist nurse is essential for patient care

EMPLOYING a specialist Parkinson’s nurse must be a priority for the Local Health Board, Huw Lewis AM has said. Read

Who’s worthy of your vote?

IS there a shining light in your community that you would like to see officially recognised? Read

Suicidal man blew car up after changing mind

A SUICIDAL man who changed his mind when he tried to gas himself and then lit a cigarette accidentally blew himself up. Read

Learning Welsh is fun for youngsters

Learning Welsh is fun for youngsters

CHILDREN in Aberfan have been treated to a fun day promoting Welsh learning. Read

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