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Cynon Valley Leader
Performance and no cocktails for Kelly
STEREOPHONICS frontman Kelly Jones has revealed he no longer has junk food and alcohol on his tour rider - in a bid to stay in shape.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
142 hi-tech ambulances to upgrade Wales' ageing fleet
A MULTI-MILLION-POUND investment will see more than 140 modern ambulances responding to emergencies throughout Wales.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Pubs allowed to open late if Wales reach Euros semis
PUBS have been granted extra time to stay open if Wales reach this year's Uefa Women's Euros semi-finals, MPs have agreed.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Fire 'completely destroyed' vehicles
SEVERAL vehicles were destroyed in a fire at a South Wales garage.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Manager lands buyout of waterproofing business
A STRUCTURAL and basement waterproofing business has been acquired in a management buyout.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
More joy in Japan high on Josh's agenda
JOSH Adams is relishing a return to the scene of his World Cup heroics as Wales prepare to face the fierce heat and humidity of a Japanese summer.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Emergency repairs after chapel’s roof collapses
EMERGENCY repair works are being planned for a chapel after the roof partially collapsed.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Hundreds of homes planned for former Hoover factory site
PLANS to demolish the current buildings at the Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil and build more than 400 homes there have been officially revealed.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Thug kicked partner and strangled her daughter
A 46-YEAR-OLD thug has been jailed after he attacked his partner and then assaulted and strangled her daughter in front of her as she tried to help her mum.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Former kung fu instructor who raped girls dies in jail
A FORMER kung fu instructor who raped three girls has died in prison.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Fighter jets scrambled after plane bomb scare
Portuguese fighter jets escorted the plane to its destination after a threatening note was found in the toilet
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Future's starting to Luke a touch brighter
THERE is a school of thought that Wales' struggles at senior level are down to a collective lack of size and power in the pack.
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'I could let the carer part go - and just be his mum'
A MOTHER-OF-THREE whose son was diagnosed with a life-limiting condition aged just two said it breaks her heart to think there are other families who don't have the support she did when her son was unwell.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Light at the end of the tunnel for reopening plan
SUCH is the enthusiasm for a project to boost tourism and the local economy across two South Wales valleys that people travelled for miles and turned up in driving rain to gather in a tent in a field to find out the next step to make the dream become a reality.
5 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Childers marks 25 years since hostel fire tragedy
Welsh tourists Natalie Morris and Sarah Williams died in the blaze started by killer Robert Long at the Palace Backpackers Hostel in Australia 25 years ago. Abbie Wightwick looks back on the tragedy as poignant commemorations are held...
4 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Curry's in a hurry to solve Lions' issues
TOM Curry has warned his British and Irish Lions team-mates they cannot afford to waste a moment in their search for respect as they target an immediate response to their defeat by Argentina.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
TEST YOUR SPORTING KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR BUMPER QUIZ
1. In which year did Yorkshire last win cricket's County Championship?
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Man suffering psychotic episode tried to fire Taser at police officer
A MAN suffering from alcohol-induced psychosis wrestled a Taser from a police officer's grip and attempted to Taser him before using it to strike him repeatedly.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Aussies warned of contract breach if stars are held back
THE British and Irish Lions have warned Australia they will be in breach of contract if they fail to release their Test stars for all tour games involving Super Rugby teams.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Calls for 'as much as we can spend' on coal tip safety
THE Welsh Government has asked for 'as much as we can spend” to keep communities safe from at-risk coal tips, Eluned Morgan has said.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Family plea over dad found dead in Benidorm
THE family of a man who was found dead less than 24 hours after arriving in Benidorm say they have “been through hell” and have pleaded for more support from authorities.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
REDS READY TO ADD NEW FACES
LEE John is planning to beef up his Llanelli Town squad with a string of summer signings.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Villagers call for rethink on new housing development
VILLAGERS who fear a new housing development will destroy a well-used green space have urged a council to rethink its plans.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Probert on the board as Beggarman takes prize
DAVID Probert made his trip back home pay dividends when he bagged a winner at Ffos Las's first flat meeting of the summer on Sunday.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Pensioner, 70, ran 'thriving' business supplying heroin
A PENSIONER drug peddler was caught with enough heroin for 700 street deals, a court has heard.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Holidaymaker died in fall from hotel balcony
A MAN died on an all-inclusive holiday after falling from a hotel balcony, an inquest heard.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Plans to turn pub into eight apartments turned down
PLANS to turn a pub into flats have been officially turned down by councillors.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Schools drop-off danger as 'parents ignore signs'
IT IS “a matter of time before a child is hurt or killed by a car” near two village primary schools, a concerned resident has warned.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Disappointment' as longest NHS waiting times go up in Wales
WALES' health minister has admitted it is “disappointing” that the number of longest NHS waits has gone up, a month after the Welsh Government said it was happy to have met a target set by the First Minister.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Plea to find missing man with leg in plaster
A MAN whose left leg is in plaster and who walks with the aid of crutches remains missing days after a police appeal was first issued.
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