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Response is so encouraging

MY appeal for Royal Naval Electricians to join the new Association, resulted me in receiving hundreds of letters. Read

History of a troubled nation

AFGHANISTAN, since the terrorist attack on the World Trade Centre remains pre-eminent in all conversations. Read

An outsider’s view of Nazi history

NAZI rallies and marches, tales of youth camps and “Heil Hitlers” all seemed so innocent through the eyes of two pre-war pen pals in the early 1930s. Read

Call for a vote on wind farms

THE celebrated antiquary and author Benjamin Malkin who visited Rhondda Fawr in the early 19th century was deeply impressed by “the contrast of the meadows, rich and verdant, with mountains the most wild and romantic surrounding them on every side”. He also described the upper Rhondda Fawr as the “Alpines of Glamorgan”. Read

Burying a problem for the future

AS a long standing member of RANT I remember well the ridicule that we had to endure over the Nantygwyddon landfill. Read

Family's grief for little Kira

A VALLEY community is in shock following the sudden death of an 11-year-old girl on Sunday evening. Read

Make sure you are prepared

VALLEY couples who avoid discussing real issues are left in the dark as to their partner’s funeral wishes, the charity Age Concern reveals. Read

BABIES, aren’t they just adorable?

I’m just one of the motherly types that go all gooey and think that all mothers pushing these little darlings around in their prams happen to be living the best days of their lives. Read

Council offers free fun for the summer

QUAD biking, paint ball, theme parks, arts, crafts and sports are all on offer free of charge this summer, thanks to Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. Read

Tragedy of ‘beautiful, fun-loving’ schoolgirl

Tragedy of ‘beautiful, fun-loving’ schoolgirl

A “BEAUTIFUL, fun-loving” schoolgirl has died after apparently collapsing outside her home. Read

Fancy night for a party

MUSIC in the community will be holding a fancy dress night at the Station Hotel on Friday, June 20, at 7.30pm. Read

Special day for couple

A COUPLE who met in Pentre more than 60 years ago have celebrated their long and happy marriage in the Isle of Wight. Read

Green songs hit the right notes

TALENTED youngsters from across the county borough are taking part in a musical showcase to voice their commitment to recycling and improving the environment. Read

Veterans’ Day display

HUNDREDS of people turned out for a day of celebrations marking Veterans’ Day. Read

Rugby legend to give charity talk

WELSH rugby legend Graham Price MBE will speak at the Monkey Club, Court Street, Tonypandy, on June 20 at 7pm. Read

Tributes to ex-soldier

A RHONDDA man, whose life was dramatically saved by three officers at a valley job centre, has died in hospital. Read

Hoping for great response

THE Welsh Ambulance Service is calling on primary school pupils to help give a big slice of community spirit to volunteer life-savers all over Wales. Read

Search is on for last two miners to recreate picture

FOUR former miners at the Lewis Merthyr and Ty Mawr Collieries have been found in an effort to recreate an historic photograph taken a quarter of a century ago. Read

Didn’t they do Wells!

THE streets were paved with coins for a sponsored walk squad – who picked up £270 in just four miles. Read

Time for a change

RESIDENTS of a Porth street will have no excuse not to know the time of day after a postman decided to have a hanging clock outside his terraced hose. Read