Politicians and traders oppose Marks and Spencer closure plans
The announcement by Marks and Spencer that they are to close their Pontypridd store has been criticised by local politicians and traders. The Pontypridd designer outlet has been earmarked for closure...
View ArticleMaesycoed Primary School win Magna Carta competition
A national competition to design a flag in memory of 800 years since Magna Carta has been won by Maesycoed Primary School. Pupils at Maesycoed Primary School designed one of 80 flags that were flown in...
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District Judge John Doel retires
A Pontypridd judge is to retire, amid allegations about his conduct being considered by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office. District Judge John Michael Doel, 65, was admitted as a Solicitor in...
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Whooping cough vaccine available by ‘discretion’ in Wales
Cwm Taf University Health Board has confirmed that the vaccine for pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is available to Welsh travellers on a discretionary basis from a prescribing doctor,...
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Former Labour Councillor to sue over leadership vote veto
A former Labour councillor has said he will sue the Labour Party and the affiliated body he is a member of if they do not give him a vote in the Leadership election. Jonathan Bishop, who served on two...
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Council announces school shake-up
Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council has announced it is to close 11 schools as part of a 21-century transformation of education in the borough. Around 7,000 pupils in the borough will be affected...
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Rhydyfelin ‘brothel’ shutdown
A Rhydyfelin property has been secured by the police after it was found to be operating as a brothel. Residents neighbouring the property in the Pontypridd village reported to the situation to the...
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Jess Phillips criticised over talking-clock comment
A Birmingham MP has been criticised over her comments that she cannot understand why anyone would call the ‘talking-clock’ in today’s age. OUT OF TOUCH? Jess Phillips MP says she does not understand...
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Llantrisant Freeman supports war memorial campaign
ART ACTION: Jonathan Bishop restored the underpass in Treforest as part of the Emotivate Project. Courtesy: Jonathan Bishop Limited. A Freeman of Llantrisant has given his support to calls for a...
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Youth environmental project to come to Llantrisant
An innovative environmental project is set to expand its reach to Llantrisant, it has been revealed. The Emotivate Project is set to expand its reach from Llantwit Fardre into Llantrisant in Wales as...
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