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Drunken mother attacked daughter

A MOTHER of two has been spared jail after a “vicious” drunken assault on her teenage daughter. Read

Rhydian gets the party started

MORE than 6,000 people flocked to Pontypridd for a free concert headlined by X Factor finalist Rhydian. Read

Teenager is spared jail for selling cannabis

AN AMBITIOUS teenager, who set up a business named Deals on Wheels using pre-printed bags with a cannabis leaf motif, has been spared custody. Read

The James family keep an ambulance crew very busy

HELPING three generations of an Ynysybwl family was all in a day’s work for heroic ambulance staff. Read

Peggy given brush off in supermarket drama

IT WAS a clean sweep for a yard brush which was declared an “illegal” item at a supermarket checkout. Read

Arson man torched daughter’s toys

A FORMER soldier set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s flat on New Year’s Eve “out of sheer spite” after being told to leave. Read

Councils in trouble over private talks on highways

THREE Valleys councils have been blasted for privately discussing changes that could involve scores of job losses. Read

Warning over bag snatches

A READER who had her purse stolen in Pontypridd has warned shoppers to be careful in the town centre. Read

Dad found hanged in lorry cab

A YOUNG dad hanged himself in his lorry cab after accusing his partner of having a cyber affair on social networking site Facebook. Read

Strikers block park entrance

PICKETERS blocked the entrance to Ynysangharad Park during a two-day strike last week, preventing deliveries needed for Ponty’s Big Weekend. Read

Union delight at strike success

NO SERVICES were left unaffected by strike action last week, according to the Rhondda Cynon Taf branch of Unison. Read

A class act

GIGGLES Playgroup in Beddau held a graduation and fete to celebrate the children’s last day. Read

Musical talents recognised

TALENTED children have been recognised at an awards ceremony held in memory of musician DI Williams. Read

Refurbishments for RCT homes

NEW kitchens, bathrooms and boilers worth £97m will be fitted to RCT Homes housing over the next five years. Read

New gateway to town centre

A PAIR of stainless steel arched sculptures have been unveiled as the gateway to Pontypridd town centre’s regeneration. Read

Residents get a sinking feeling over pub parking

HAWTHORN residents blighted by parking problems think enough is enough. Read

Huge cash investment in Taff Ely road works

ALMOST £1m will be invested to reconstruct a busy Taff Ely road this summer. Read

Activities in a class of their own

FUN is in a class of its own in Tonyrefail these days. Read

Financial report adds up for council

RHONDDA Cynon Taf Council has progressed well and is in a healthy financial position according to a report. Read

Borough tasty treat is in store

FOOD, glorious food is on the menu at the Big Welsh Bite. Read

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