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Jewel in Ponty’s crown

THE FUTURE of Pontypridd’s much-loved Ynysangharad War Memorial Park is coming under the spotlight in the hunt for a £5m grant to restore it to the glories of its heyday. Read

Youngsters join the choir

HUNDREDS OF young voices from Taff Ely will join in song in a series of high-profile engagements. Read

Community therapy

WORK to ensure young people in Taff Ely have a more prosperous future and communities are protected has been commended during a high-profile visit. Read

Trerobart primary open new look Co-op in Ynysybwl

Trerobart primary open new look Co-op in Ynysybwl

LOCAL children took on star status when they performed the ribbon cutting ceremony to officially launch the £250,000 new look Co-op food store in Ynysybwl. Read

Information up for grabs

TAFF Ely residents are being invited to a special information day at the Muni Arts Centre on June 13. Read

Tales from the darkside

FIRST there was Dr Who, then Torchwood – now Pontypridd is set to be home to the mystical, grotesque and bizarre from Screaming Dreams....... Read

Advice for your benefit

A FREE information day for Taff Ely residents will be held in Pontypridd this week. Read

Biting back at loan sharks

WE’RE coming to get you – that’s the message to loan sharks preying on the poorest in Taff Ely. Read

Shock over China death

A FORMER Pontyclun fireman has been found dead in his Shanghai apartment. Read

Fantasy footfall

HUNDREDS of horror and science fiction fans are expected to attend a special conference this weekend at the University of Glamorgan, organised by Valleys author and illustrator Steve Upham.See Page 35 Read

Sick of being a dumping ground

WHY do people think it’s all right to dump their rubbish on the corner of my house just because I happen to live on the end? Read

Lament for a litter nation

PONTYPRIDD was years ago a thriving market place. Read

Searching for Ponty footballer

I AM currently writing a book on the history of the FA Youth Cup since its inception in 1952. Read

We back your campaign

JUST to say that we fully agree with Tanya Coles’ comments in the Observer opposing the building of 107 houses in Church Village since the area is reaching bursting point. Read

AM hails a new age of rail travel

BETTER train services to the Valleys are being promised following the announcement of a £7m investment from the National Assembly. Read

Sponsored toddle

A SPONSORED walk by Llanharan’s Kiddy Winks Day Nursery raised £300 to help Barnardos give aid to neglected children around the world. Read

Foster carers needed

AN EVENT in Pontypridd will help raise awareness of foster care. Read

Doug’s amazing story on the radio

THE UNIQUE relationship between a Pontypridd man and a cricket legend will be told on radio this week. Read

Science success

PRIMARY school pupils have been celebrating their success in science. Read

Bus firm apology to disabled woman

A DISABLED woman had to pay £35 for a taxi after the bus she was due to catch did not have wheelchair access. Read