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All rise for David’s farewell

A MAGISTRATE is leaving court for good after more than a quarter of a century of service. Read

Officers close in on town’s troublemakers

TACKLING troublemakers in Aberbargoed is top of the agenda for the Neighbourhood Policing Team. Read

Left exposed

IT MUST appear supremely ironic that Merthyr people who have fought so hard and tenaciously over the past three years for a 500-metre buffer zone around opencast mining schemes will not themselves enjoy this area of protection. Read

Fighting for a greener future

IF you had driven over Merthyr Common on Tuesday you would have witnessed quite a sight. Read

Bright future for scientists

KEEP a close eye on the futures of these youngsters – they could soon be working on a cure for the common cold. Read

Walkers prepare to step out for charity

THE ninth annual Avril’s Walk will set off from New Tredegar later this month. Read

Jobs boost at dumper producer

A DUMPER truck manufacturer is creating more than 50 new jobs in the Rhymney Valley thanks to the need for expansion. Read

Teen charge

A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with murder. Read

Pupils’ playground joy

CHILDREN in the Rhymney Valley have a new safe place to play. Read

Design award

A HOUSING estate in Ystrad Mynach has been recognised in a national awards scheme. Read

Safety first for the elderly

ELDERLY and vulnerable people in the Rhymney Valley are being given peace of mind by local police. Read

And the name is...

A CREATIVE family have given a brand-new theatre space a name steeped in Merthyr history. Read

Turn on and tune in for musical glory

TURN on your radio and show your support for the 4th Street Traffic boys. Read

A Towering achievement

NEW Cottage Dance Centre is the toast of Welsh dancing after completing a prestigious double at the British Junior Formation Championships in Blackpool. Read

Disabled dad appeals for help to save CHAD

A DISABLED father-of-three has come forward in support of a vital charity under threat of closure. Read

Celebrations go platinum

YOU can keep your diamonds and keep your gold, because Bill and Nancy Jones celebrated their platinum wedding yesterday. Read

Post hopes

A POST office in Gilfach could be spared the axe thanks to a second chance from the postal services’ independent watchdog Postwatch. Read

Employee wins harassment case

A ‘SEX PEST’ who was found to have groped and harassed a female employee has quit his job at the Welsh Assembly. Read

Mum wants lessons to be learned over E.coli death

THE MOTHER of E.coli victim Mason Jones has vowed the death of her five-year-old must not be in vain. Read

Red diesel warning

POLICE officers are keeping a close eye on drivers using red diesel to power their vehicles. Read