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Cynon Valley Leader
Couple found dead at home on the same day
A COUPLE were both found dead on the same day at a flat in Pontypridd, an inquest has heard.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'I warned authorities about him, but nothing happened. Then he went on a rampage'
AUTHORITIES were repeatedly warned about the views and behaviour of a man who later tried to murder a police officer.
5 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Pet owner fined after her barking dogs made neighbour's life a misery
A PET owner whose barking dogs made her neighbour's life a misery has been ordered to pay more than £1,500 for repeatedly ignoring warnings to keep the noise down.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
WRU eye Jones as part of new ticket for Wales
ADAM Jones is on the Welsh Rugby Union’s “wanted list” as they search for a permanent new coaching ticket.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Amazing renovation of Valleys pub saved from being turned into flats
IT HAS become all too common to hear about pubs in the hearts of communities closing down before being reduced to rubble or turned into flats, or perhaps an even sadder state - left vacant to fall victim to the test of time.
2 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Council crews search bins and can hand out fines to rule-breakers
RECYCLING crews will rummage through people's bins in a scheme to boost recycling rates in one county area.
1 min |
May 29, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
County's last mayor named
THE final mayor of Caerphilly county borough has been named - before the role is scrapped as part of cost-cutting measures.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Much-loved football coach took his own life, inquest told
A MUCH-LOVED football coach took his own life, a coroner has ruled.
5 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
A seismic weekend for Welsh rugby: What is going on and, crucially, what might come next?
WITH the four professional clubs in South Africa, with the Scarlets even securing their place in the United Rugby Championship play-offs, things back home were far from idyllic.
5 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'I can't babe I'm sorry' - dying man's last words to his partner at scene of fatal crash
THE partner of a motorist who was killed after a careless driver drove into the side of his car described how a \"massive mistake\" had \"destroyed our family\".
5 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Man pointed air rifle at care worker's face
A CARE worker feared for her life while visiting a vulnerable man who pointed an air rifle at her face and told her “I want you to feel as scared as I do’ a court has heard.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Longer jail term for man who carried out ‘campaign of harassment’
A THUG who subjected his former partner to a \"campaign of harassment\" and left her feeling \"defeated and hopeless\" has had his prison sentence increased at the Court of Appeal.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Dawson salutes attack after Glamorgan's crushing win
RICHARD Dawson was full of praise for his Glamorgan's bowlers as they fired the Welsh county to a resounding victory against Northamptonshire.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Disgusting': Fury at council decision to axe 10 libraries
TEN libraries will shut at the end of August under Caerphilly County Borough Council's controversial cost-cutting plans.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Banking hub opens in town
A NEW banking hub is opening in Abertillery.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Major changes planned for primary school meals in Wales
FRUIT juice and white bread are among foods to be banned in primary schools in Wales under major changes proposed for healthier eating.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Pizza place allowed to sell food until 5am
A BRANCH of Domino's in Merthyr Tydfil will be allowed to sell food until 5am - despite some local concerns.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Senedd to debate future of canal at risk of running dry
SENEDD members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
3 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Sinkhole appears on village's main road
A HUGE sinkhole emerged in a road following a burst water pipe.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Wales sees its Lions ranks get triple lift
ANDY Farrell's British and Irish Lions squad have assembled in full for the first time - with three new Welshmen confirmed to be part of this summer's tour of Australia.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
'Compromise' reached on future of three leisure centres
SENIOR councillors have compromised on plans to shut down three leisure centres following “robust” opposition.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Banned pet owner kept 50 cats in squalid conditions
A 60-YEAR-OLD man banned from owning cats was found living with 50 of them at his property in South Wales, according to the RSPCA.
4 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Plans to turn former church into apartments are approved
AN EMPTY church in Pontypridd will be turned into flats after plans were given the go-ahead.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Dad's lifesaving op hit by NHS delays
Ceri, from Aberdare, had to wait six weeks for lifesaving heart surgery due to pressures on the NHS in Wales
4 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Appeal after incident at post office
GWENT Police officers are looking to speak with this woman after an unknown person used deception to take money from a post office.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Call for action over RAAC as residents 'being left behind'
HOMEOWNERS facing bills of £23,000 to deal with reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in their properties have joined calls for a national remediation fund and emergency government support.
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Exhibition triggers a boat-load of memories
David Lawrence stands on the QE2 lifeboat which he kept on the drive of his home in Llanharry
2 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Worker stole £21,000 to fund his addictions
A COCAINE and gambling addict stole more than £21,000 from his employers after paying company funds into his own account.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Former Wales star helps unveil pitch
A NEW 3G pitch at a Merthyr Tydfil school has been officially opened by a former Welsh international footballer.
1 min |
May 22, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
County sees house prices rise by 6.8%
BLAENAU Gwent is one of the areas of Wales where house prices have risen the most, according to latest research from Principality Building Society.
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