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Cynon Valley Leader
TEST YOUR SPORTING KNOWLEDGE WITH OUR BUMPER QUIZ
1. In which year did Yorkshire last win cricket's County Championship?
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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.
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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.
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June 26, 2025
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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.
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June 26, 2025
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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
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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.
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June 26, 2025
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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.
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June 26, 2025
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Pensioner, 70, ran 'thriving' business supplying heroin
A PENSIONER drug peddler was caught with enough heroin for 700 street deals, a court has heard.
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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.
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June 26, 2025
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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.
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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.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Ex-soldier's plans to build new home rejected by councillors
A FORMER soldier's hopes of building a new home in Fleur de Lis have met reluctant opposition from councillors.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Cutting councils not the answer, insist leaders
CUTTING the number of councils in Wales would be unlikely to save money because authorities are already collaborating to ease cash pressures, a senior Welsh council leader has warned.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Council to hike car parking charges across county borough
CAR parking charges across one county are increasing, with fewer tariff options available.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
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Jonah and the whale of a Greggs steak bake!
A HUNGRY Greggs customer says he was shocked to find a foot-long \"monster\" pasty in a Cardiff branch of the bakery chain describing it as \"double the size\" of a regular one.
1 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Home under the hammer!
A TRADITIONAL three-bedroom terraced house in a quiet street close to the Pontypridd is selling at auction - with a guide price that is less than the cost of a respectable second-hand family vehicle.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
The full Monte! Dream car win... for just £2.99
A 54-YEAR-OLD motoring enthusiast has won the six-figure car of his dreams - for the price of a £2.99 competition ticket.
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June 26, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
LOUIS SETS DEADLINE ON NFL DREAM
LOUIS Rees-Zammit has admitted the clock is ticking on his NFL career as he revealed he plans to return to the highest level of rugby if the next year doesn’t work out.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
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Birthday wishes from around the world for Kyle, 14
A YOUNG boy from Pontypridd who had to spend his 14th birthday in hospital has had an amazing surprise from hundreds of strangers.
2 min |
June 26, 2025
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Butler in the buff a saucy birthday treat for Gwyneth
AT 102-years-old, Gwyneth Griffiths isn't your average centenarian. Far from slowing down, this feisty and spirited woman is proving that age is just a number, and she's certainly not letting it get in the way.
3 min |
June 26, 2025
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Couple had a secret life as heroin and cocaine dealers
A HUSBAND and wife were exposed as drug dealers involved in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine which they kept at an industrial estate unit.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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'I don't think I will ever be able to go on holiday ever again'
MUM'S TRAUMA AFTER HER PARTNER WAS ESCORTED OFF FLIGHT AFTER LANDING - AND SHE NEVER SAW HIM AGAIN
3 min |
June 19, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
I miss pulling on red shirt, says LRZ
LOUIS Rees-Zammit admits he misses playing rugby for Wales and has left the door ajar for a possible return to the sport in the future.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
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Pensioner refused to move for Wales' new £2bn road
PICTURES show a new £2bn road that curves past a man’s home after he refused to have it knocked down - but did lose his beloved garden.
3 min |
June 19, 2025
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Arrest after tourist seriously hurt in Thailand
POLICE have reportedly made an arrest after a Welshman suffered a life-threatening head injury while on holiday in Thailand.
2 min |
June 19, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Hoover factory set to be demolished for housing
A MAJOR chapter in Merthyr Tydfil's industrial past is set to close as plans move forward to demolish the former Hoover factory.
1 min |
June 19, 2025
Cynon Valley Leader
Gatland sees new team hold on for final success
WARREN Gatland's new team Penarol clinched their third Super Rugby Americas crown with a nail-biting 35-34 victory over Dogos XV in a pulsating final at Montevideo's Estadio Charrúa.
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