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X marks the spot

AN EXTRA 1,000 tickets are being made available for the highlight of Ponty’s Big Weekend – the major concert starring X Factor’s Rhydian Roberts. Read

Walk success

Walk success

A SPONSORED walk around the Royal Glamorgan Hospital has raised over £2,000 for a cancer charity. Read

It’s a flying visit for Aled’s No1 fan Lynda

It’s a flying visit for Aled’s No1 fan Lynda

SCHOOLMARM Lynda Bull is “walking in the air” after being saluted as Chitty Chitty Bang Bang star Aled Jones’s No1 fan. Read

Janine’s effort delivers award

A MIDWIFERY lecturer at the University of Glamorgan has received a top honour. Read

Charity wants unwanted goods

WANTED urgently – good quality clothing, handbags, shoes, books and bric-a-brac. Read

Weather fails to dampen spirits

HUNDREDS of people converged on Ynysangharad Park last weekend – in atrocious weather conditions. Read

Back to the ’50s

CHURCH Village theatre group ARC Entertainers took audiences back in time with a musical celebration. Read

Busy fundraising day for church

TAFF Ely residents turned out in force for a church fete on a gloomy first day of summer. Read

Faith in human nature restored

ALMOST daily we hear through the media of some misdemeanour committed by hooligans. Read

Council booze ban at hotel

TREFOREST’S Forest Hotel has been banned from serving booze for a month – for being a “bad neighbour”. Read

Owners fears over thugs who attacked horses

THE deaths of two pet horses inside 48 hours on the same farm have prompted fears that heartless airgun “snipers” may be using them for target practice. Read

Don’t use your toilet as a bin

AVOID beach and drain problems by not treating your toilet like a rubbish bin, says Welsh Water. Read

Play Pod returns for summer fun

AN innovative scheme delivering containers of toys to areas with few or no play facilities is returning this summer. Read

Ex miners share their memories

OVER a thousand people flocked to the Rhondda Heritage Park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the closure over a quarter century ago of the Lewis Merthyr and Ty Mawr Collieries. Read

A world-class fundraiser

THERE was a carnival atmosphere in Creigiau as the village got together for a day of fundraising. Read

Fears for 2,000 homes in borough left empty

“WE are tackling the issue of empty houses in Rhondda Cynon Taf.” Read

Right chemistry for Gyfun pupils

CHEMISTRY was brought to life for 200 pupils from Welsh medium schools at an event held at the University of Glamorgan. Read

Gym members Race For Life

LOCAL women's gym Curves took part in Race for Life 2008 earlier this month to raise money for Cancer Research UK. Read

Lottery cash boost helps staff enjoy a healthier lifestyle

THE South Wales Fire and Rescue Service’s new headquarters in Llantrisant will boast fitness facilities thanks to a National Lottery boost. Read

Listen up! Noise danger warning

RNID Cymru is helping Pontypridd’s pub landlords and bar owners understand the government’s new Noise at Work legislation. Read

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