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Lush and green

THERE’S never a dull moment in Margaret Lush’s garden – as old bikes, ploughs and statues vie for space in her plant-packed paradise. Read

New bus passes will be arriving shortly

RESIDENTS in Rhondda Cynon Taf who currently hold a concessionary bus pass will be receiving their new passes through the post during July and August. Read

Top of the cops

SUPER-COP Michael Owens arrests SEVEN times more crooks than the average policeman – and he is from the Rhondda. Read

Community boost thanks to calendar sales

SALES from this year’s Rhondda Calendar have led to donations of £5,100 to good causes in the Rhondda. Read

Drinkers sprayed with CS

TWO men had to be sprayed with CS gas following a disturbance at the Tonypandy Inn. Read

Mining history comes back to life

Mining history comes back to life

MORE than 1,000 visitors flocked to the Rhondda Heritage Park to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the closure of the pit that once operated there. Read

Rotary club bottles it up for campaign

AN INITIATIVE which turns a bottle into a lifesaver for elderly and vulnerable people in the valley was launched by Rhondda Rotary Club this week. Read

Fight starts to save former colliery site

A GROUP of residents are drawing up battle lines to prevent a development on land which they claim is a “beautiful and cultural asset to the valley”. Read

Teen accused of theft

A TEENAGER has appeared in court over allegations he stole a games console from a house in Tonypandy. Read

Pupils pen history of Penrhys

A BOOK which charts the history of Penrhys written and illustrated by school pupils will be launched on Wednesday, July 2 at Penrhys Primary School. Read

Director swapping the White House for the Rhondda for big night

AN American musical director who has performed for an American president and also for the Pope will bring his choir to the Rhondda for a special concert this week. Read

Choristers forge cultural ties with Finnish friends

FERNDALE’S 40-strong Cor Meibion Morlais has returned from a successful tour of Finland and Estonia which included a performance at the Finnish Parliament, the Eduskunta. Read

Proposal could breathe new life into printers

A DISUSED print shop could be converted into flats, if plans are approved this week. Read

Man accused of trying to knock down officer

AN YNYSHIR man has appeared in court accused of trying to run over a community police officer. Read

Carer tells of catalogue of physical violence at school

CHERRELL’S respite carer, Trudy Robinson, told the inquest the teenager had suffered “extreme bullying” while at school. Read

Father killed himself at local beauty spot

A FATHER hanged himself from a mountainside tree – yards away from where he had buried his bird of prey a year earlier. Read

Internet video nasty shows thugs’ attack

A VIDEO uploaded to the internet shows yobs from the Rhondda involved in a brawl. Read

Mickey Hat ‘will be sorely missed’

A BLAENRHONDDA man who loved walking and tending to his allotment will be much missed in the community. Read

Don’t forget your TV refund

AS the university summer break starts, TV Licensing is reminding students in Rhondda Cynon Taf they may be able to claim a refund of more than £30. Read

Sexual abuse and bully claims after girl, 13, found hanging

SHE was a bright, beautiful schoolgirl who dreamed of being a pilot when she grew up. Read