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Don't take our lifeline away

PENSIONERS living in Treherbert claim they will be left isolated if a bus service is axed. Read

Thai tragedy families sue

THE families of a young Welsh couple killed in a Thai air crash last year are suing the airline in a £125m compensation claim. Read

Mum pushed her two sons

A RHONDDA woman assaulted her two sons because they wouldn't go to bed. Read

Mourners pack out church to say goodbye to ex-soldier

HUNDREDS of people turned out to say their final farewells to a Rhondda-born former soldier who died while being treated in hospital. Read

Have your say on Fernhill Colliery proposals

A PUBLIC meeting will take place on July 24 at 7pm at the Top Club, Blaenrhondda, (Blaenrhondda Social Club) to discuss the proposed multi-development on the former Fernhill Colliery site. Read

Wishes are fundraiser’s command

CHRISTOPHER Morgan, from Treorchy, has been helping make children’s wishes come true by raising money for Make-A-Wish Foundation UK. Read

Pupils turn hobbies into artwork

Pupils turn hobbies into artwork

BUDDING artists unveiled their work in a public exhibition. Read

It’s a tough job for teachers

A 27-year-old teacher who has been made redundant says that he may have to look for employment outside the teaching profession because of the lack of job opportunities. Read

How to keep the con men out

“IF IN doubt, keep them out” – that’s the message from the water board to anyone concerned about bogus callers. Read

Community gears up for fun festival

PONTYGWAITH Community Centre celebrates its 10-year anniversary next month, with a week-long festival of fun. Read

Anger at loss of Homebuy funds

ENCOURAGED to apply for a scheme that would help her buy her own home, a Rhondda resident was told there was no more funding left in the Homebuy option of the Homestep scheme, writes KATHRYN WILLIAMS. Read

Family of fundraisers on song

A FUNDRAISING night held at the Maindy Con Club in Ton Pentre raised £1,700, thanks to the support of a family of singers. Read

It’s three terms lucky for MEP Jill

PLAID MEP Jill Evans has been re-elected unopposed as vice president of the party, for what will be a third term in the role, and she has thanked members for placing their confidence in her again. Read

Choir’s debut lands them with second prize

Choir’s debut lands them with second prize

A NEWLY-FORMED choir finished second at the Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod – just one point behind the winning choir from Hong Kong. Read

Estate looks to the future

A HILLTOP community which had the largest public sector housing in Wales celebrates its 40th anniversary this year. Read

Triple bill coming up for group

THE next 12 months will be a landmark period for the Rhondda-based Players Anonymous theatre group. Read

Rhondda assault charge

A MAERDY woman has appeared in court charged with assaulting her neighbour. Read

Drink-driver’s ‘moment of madness’

A TREORCHY man borrowed his girlfriend’s Ford Fiesta while two-and-a-half times over the limit - then crashed it into a parked car, a court has heard. Read

Disused factory owners fail to prosecute thieves and vandals

THIEVES and vandals who target a disused factory are not being punished because the site owners are failing to prosecute them. Read

Dion’s man enough

BEING a best man is a scary task, even for a grown-up. Read