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Ex-serviceman jailed for burglary

A FORMER serviceman will spend Christmas behind bars after turning to burglary to fund his heroin addiction, claiming he had been traumatised by the horrors of military service. Read

Quality services

Members of the council join the Local Health Board (LHB) for visits to GP surgeries at the end of each year. The visits are part of the so-called Quality Outcome Framework (QOF). About a third of all practices are covered each year and are a part of the process of raising the standards of care. Read

Plea to tackle child poverty

A PLEA for more money to tackle child poverty will be made to all MPs in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Read

Welsh twist for Oliver!

AUDIENCES are likely to be asking for “more” after watching Ysgol Gyfun Llanhari’s production of Oliver! Read

Plea for presents

GIVE a present to a child in need to make this Christmas special for everyone – that’s the plea to residents from Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Read

Fill a shoe box and help back Operation Christmas Child

The SALVATION Army at Llantwit Fardre hopes to bring to bring a bit of Christmas cheer to a child’s life by supporting Operation Christmas Child. Read

Builder shows scouts the way with a light donation

A SCOUT Group has a bright future thanks to a little help from the Church Village Bypass contractors. Read

Gyles a hit at WI anniversary meeting

WE were reminded that on December 4 the Annual Carol Concert will be held at Salem Chapel at 7pm, featuring the Pontyclun Ladies Choir, reports Tonteg WI. Read

Firm bucks trend with new centre

AS the credit crunch bites, a Llantrisant DIY specialist has bucked the downtrend by reporting sales growth. Read

Out of the mouth of babes... comes fun!

KIDS say the funniest things and now quotes from children in Pontypridd could be jotted down in a charity book. Read

Council sells itself short on new name

SIGNIFICANT changes have been made to the Rhondda Cynon Taf Council website after a survey taken by local residents. Read

Councillors at Rhondda Cynon Taf council have reversed a decision to award village green status to a treasured piece of land on The Graig.

NOW you have it – now you don’t. Read

Simon Cowell – a “very dangerous” puppeteer

THE ROMANS enjoyed watching gladiators fight in the Coliseum; medieval crowds gathered to watch executions and these days we watch X Factor on a Saturday night. Read

Cassie Morgan celebrates her 100th birthday

A LIVELY lady was spoiled by friends and family on her 100th birthday. Read

Tigers roar on thanks to community grant

LOCAL disabled footballers are being given the opportunity to achieve their goals on the pitch thanks to the Sports Council for Wales. Read

Frustrating afternoon for travellers

Welsh Leisure League Division 2 Caerau Ely 2 St Davids Travel Pontypridd 0 Read

High-flying Falcons run in five tries

Pontyclun Falcons 35Blaenau Gwent 5 Read

Tigers roar on thanks to community grant

LOCAL disabled footballers are being given the opportunity to achieve their goals on the pitch thanks to the Sports Council for Wales. Read

Frustrating afternoon for travellers

Welsh Leisure League Division 2 Caerau Ely 2 St Davids Travel Pontypridd 0 Read

Lack of key players no bar to Ponty win

Ponty Youth 11 Rumney Youth 8 Read