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Prince’s flying visit

APPRENTICES at an aero firm had a flying visit from Prince Edward. Read

Ellen’s generous gesture

A 12-YEAR-OLD girl who won cinema tickets for her whole class in a competition has donated them to disadvantaged children. Read

Lynda’s last day at school

THERE were tears and laughter at Hawthorn Primary School as a fond farewell was paid to Lynda Bull. Read

Crime figures on the up for South Wales

CRIME in South Wales has increased according to Home Office Statistics. Read

Assault charge for man who punched partner off bar stool

A MAN punched his partner in a pub, knocking her off a bar stool. Read

Big lottery cash boost for Taff Ely youth club

A TAFF Ely youth club is splashing out on new equipment thanks to a lottery grant. Read

Priscilla shows you’re never too old to pool your talents

A SUPER-FIT grandmother has taken the plunge by learning how to swim at the age of 73. Read

Cup win for role model Myfanwy

A PUPIL at Ysgol Evan James has been awarded a cup for being the school’s best all-rounder. Read

Wood calls for more Women’s Aid funds

MORE than 400 victims of domestic abuse could not be accommodated in Valleys refuges because of a lack of bed spaces, it has been revealed. Read

Duke’s men are as good as gold

NANTGARW GE Aviation welcomed royalty when Prince Edward made a visit to speak to apprentices taking the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award. Read

Pupils are a force for good in yard clean-up

ENERGETIC pupils of Hawthorn High School have tackled an overgrown old coal yard that adjoins their school. Read

Jail term for ban breaker

AN ADDICT who accused police of “picking on him” has been jailed for three months for repeatedly flouting driving bans. Read

Hanging horror

COMMUTERS looked on in horror after a man was found hanging from a busy footbridge. Read

Quilts on display

AN EXHIBITION of colourful quilts in traditional and modern designs is on display at the Cynon Valley Museum and Gallery in Aberdare. Read

Dive in for free summer holiday fun

WITH purse strings tight and six weeks of holidays to get through, free swimming may prove a lifesaver for parents this summer. Read

Officers find drugs behind skirting

DRUGS squad officers found bottles of heroin substitute hidden behind a skirting board when they searched premises at Rhydyfelin. Read

Dive in for free summer holiday fun

WITH purse strings tight and six weeks of holidays to get through, free swimming may prove a lifesaver for parents this summer. Read

Bus operator’s passenger pledge

BUS operators Veolia have pledged to improve services after a series of complaints. Read

Officers find drugs behind skirting

DRUGS squad officers found bottles of heroin substitute hidden behind a skirting board when they searched premises at Rhydyfelin. Read

Laws for Wales

A TEENAGER and a reverend from Taff Ely have been selected to take part in a landmark debate on how laws should be passed in Wales. Read

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