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Cynon Valley Leader
Recycling site fire caused £79k worth of damage, polluted land and killed fish
A RECYCLING centre showed a “flagrant safety breach\" after the fire service were hindered in tackling a blaze at the site due to a large pile of scrap metal.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Wales face uphill struggle after Pumas snatch opener
RICHARD Whiffin was left hugely frustrated as Wales threw away a 17-point advantage before going down to a late defeat against Argentina in their opening match of the World U20 Championship.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Flats plan for empty church rejected as bats might be present
PLANS to convert a disused Baptist church into six flats have been refused due to a dispute over bat protections.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Jones defiant as Japan suffer blow ahead of Wales clash
A JAPAN XV suffered a heavy 53-20 defeat to the Maori All Blacks in Tokyo.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Four people arrested in series of police raids
POLICE seized cannabis, cash, mobile phones and suspected criminal property after raiding houses across Cwmbran.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Cut back on black bin collections, councils told
THE Welsh Government has recommended that black bag waste should be collected from households only once every three to four weeks.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Boy, 14, was used as a slave by teen criminal
A 14-YEAR-OLD boy was exploited as a modern-day slave by a drug dealer who gave him cannabis as a reward, a court heard.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Patient dies after wait of 14 hours for ambulance
AN ELDERLY woman died after falling in a care home, breaking her thigh bone, and having to wait 14 hours for an ambulance.
4 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'I'm not turning it into a lap dancing club and I'm not turning it into flats!'
Homes Under the Hammer star Martin Roberts has been making progress with his huge Valleys pub renovation project - as property editor Joanne Ridout finds out...
8 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
New £1.4m space not suitable for large events
A NEW “events area” costing £1.4m has a weight restriction that makes it unsuitable for large events.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Wonder wall' created from 3,000 bucket hats
ARTIST CREATES UNIQUE TRIBUTE TO OASIS AS BAND HEADS TO CAPITAL
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
MAN CHARGED WITH MURDER
SHOCK AFTER THE 'SUDDEN DEATH' OF DAD-OF-THREE CHRISTIAN DEAN PAGE 2
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Unlicensed cabbie left teen with horror injuries
A BUS driver moonlighting as an unlicensed taxi driver crashed into a teenager walking home, causing horrific leg injuries, a court has heard.
3 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Bypass to start in earnest soon as planning and contractor agreed'
THE Llanharan bypass is a “priority” for RCT council, with the leader saying he is confident work will start in earnest once it gets planning permission and a contractor is appointed.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Reform councillor under pressure over voicemail comments
PRESSURE is mounting on a Reform councillor after he made comments about the Pakistani community in a voicemail he left on an ITV journalist's phone.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
HMO plan in 'narrow street' is approved
PLANS for an HMO conversion in a \"very narrow\" street have been approved amid warnings the neighbourhood is \"already highly congested\" with parked cars.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Work at new BMX track is nearing completion
A PLANNED BMX pump track on land where material from a landslide has been placed is nearing completion and is set to open soon.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Dog owner pleaded guilty to neglect
AN EMACIATED dog who was left in a horrific condition by her neglectful owner has now fortunately recovered.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Family pay tribute to 'incredible' father and Man United super-fan who died in crash
THE family of a dad who died in a crash earlier this month have paid an emotional tribute.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Two men charged with historic sex offences at children's centre
TWO men have been charged with historic child sexual exploitation at a former children's centre.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Man charged with murder after death of dad-of-three
A MAN has been charged with murder following the death of a father-of-three.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Google Earth helps end planning row over decking
A HOMEOWNER has been embroiled in a legal row with his local council over the size of his garden decking, which was half a centimetre too high.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Concerns over pupils' toilet access
\"MANY\" schools in a Welsh county have been restricting when pupils can use toilets due to issues with vandalism and bad behaviour, councillors were told.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Change in how ambulance service deals with 999 calls
THE way the Welsh Ambulance Service deals with the most serious 999 calls is changing from today.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Miraculous recovery' for man hurt in suspected Thailand attack
A WELSH father fighting for his life in Thailand after an alleged assault led to a bleed on his brain is making “very steady progress”, his family said.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Nurses rescue OAP as fire rips through home
A CONFUSED 89-year-old man had thought the fire alarm sounding at his home in Caerphilly borough was coming from the television while his kitchen was ablaze.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Call for council recruitment review amid 'little outside interest'
A CAERPHILLY councillor has called for recruitment policies for senior officer roles to be reviewed.
1 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Stuart's voice touched hearts all over the world'
INTERNATIONALLY renowned Welsh tenor Stuart Burrows has been remembered for his “warmth, humility and extraordinary musicianship”, following his death at the age of 92 after a short illness.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Sixth person charged with murder of woman
A SIXTH person has been charged with the murder of a 40-year-old woman who died after being shot in the chest.
2 min |
July 03, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
TOMOS IS A MASSIVE LOSS, SAYS FARRELL
ANDY Farrell admits Tomos Williams will be a major loss for the British and Irish Lions after he was forced out of the Australia tour with a significant hamstring injury.
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