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Pupils put environment first during walk

Pupils put environment first during walk

ECO-CONSCIOUS primary pupils took the high road to Ynyshir Park to raise money. Read

Award for Trealaw food co-op

IN recognition of all their hard work, volunteers of a local Food Co-op were recently awarded the Social Enterprise Volunteer of the Year Award by Interlink. Read

Renewable energy is inefficient

THERE is a need to clarify and illustrate the issues of renewable energy so that everyone is aware of what they are getting for their money in our democracy. Read

Looking after our future

Looking after our future

A TRUST which was set up to improve skills and education in the Rhondda has been officially launched. Read

Morgan’s praise for Tonypandy riots DVD

A DVD created by young filmmakers to commemorate the Tonypandy Riots and the town’s iconic Powerhouse received the seal of approval from the First Minister. Read

A cheaper alternative

A cheaper alternative

IT’S easy to spend a small fortune on a smart outfit to wear out. Read

Man assaulted in Cymmer

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Cymmer, Porth. Read

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