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‘If Andrew had been given the right treatment, he would still be alive today’

Parents demand answers after son's hospital death

THE parents of former soldier Andrew Gardiner believe he would still be alive if he had remained on a hospital ward. Read

Jealous husband gets life

A JEALOUS husband has been jailed for life for strangling his wife after she announced she was leaving him for another man. Read

Tribute to Danielle

THE family of Danielle Bidgway have paid tribute to a loving daughter and mother. Read

‘A unique place in Welsh history’

TOWER miners have been reunited during a major “celebration” reception held at the Welsh Assembly. Read

No seat for Steve

A FIREMAN elected as a councillor seven weeks ago has been told he cannot take his seat. Read

Colstars say hi-de-hi to Ruth

WELSH actress Ruth Madoc is the new vice-president of the Aberdare-based Colstars amateur dramatics group. Read

Prince given a taste of Wales

Prince given a taste of Wales

THE village of Penderyn ground to a halt last week to welcome a very special visitor. Read

Top class students go head to head

CYNON Valley’s “super-students” are preparing for the prestigious Griffin Mill Outstanding Student of the Year competition. Read

More jobs needed

MORE job opportunities are needed for the Heads of the Valleys area, according to South Wales Central AM Chris Franks. Read

Raise concerns with the police

COMMUNITY meetings are being held throughout the Cynon Valley this week. Read

Sexual health grant

SEXUAL health services are being extended for patients in Cynon Valley. Read

Aberdare Carnival fun coming soon

IT’S time to dust down your fancy dress outfit and get ready for Aberdare Carnival 2008. Read

The Big Bike Shop’s wheely nice donation

The Big Bike Shop’s wheely nice donation

PUPILS at Maesgwyn Special School will be busy practising their pedal power this summer thanks to a generous donation by a Cynon Valley business. Read

AM fights for the phone boxes that are set to be removed

SOUTH Wales Central AM Chris Franks this week continues his fight to save payphone boxes across Rhonnda Cynon Taff. Read

New bus passes arriving soon

CYNON residents, who currently hold a concessionary bus pass, will be receiving their new passes through the post during July and August. Read

Poppy Appeal record figures

THE 2007 Poppy Appeal in North East Glamorgan raised a record £108,374.99 Read

Funding for eco havens

TWO Cynon Valley schools have received a share of hundreds of thousands of pounds of “green grants” from the Big Lottery Fund. Read

Battle of the bands

TALENTED youngsters from across the borough are taking part in a musical showcase to voice their commitment to recycling and improving the environment. Read

Dare Valley Park’s resident artist returns home to Slovakia

THERE will be a sad farewell at Dare Valley Country Park when Slovakian volunteer Jan Bitala returns to his homeland. Read

Charlie is their darling

Charlie is their darling

PUPILS at Penderyn Primary School were invited to greet Prince Charles as he finished his tour of the whisky distillery. Read

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