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AN ARSON probe has been launched after nine buses worth more than half a million pounds were destroyed at a South Wales depot.
Death crash motorcyclist was due to marry
A MAN who died in a motorcycle crash near Hirwaun on Wednesday was due to get married next month.
Biker dies a month before wedding
The family of a 51-year-old grandfather killed after a motorcycle collision weeks before his wedding has paid tribute to him.
a Offer heroin to addicts on prescriptiona says drugs charity boss
THE boss of a South Wales drugs charity says heroin should be offered to addicts who have proved untreatable on substitutes like methadone.
a Drunkena shoplifter spared jail
A WOMAN celebrating the release of her boyfriend on five-day home leave from prison almost ended up in jail herself after embarking on a drunken shoplifting spree.
Cynon Valley: Ban for cat cruelty pair
A CYNON Valley couple have been banned from keeping cats for 10 years after pleading guilty to two counts of animal cruelty.
Cynon Valley: Spectacular landscape inspires creative pupils
EMERGING artists from schools in the Cynon Valley Valleys were challenged to think differently about art and the environment when they took part in a project with a difference.
Body found in wood identified as missing man
THE decomposed body of a man found in woodland in the Cynon Valley has been identified as that of Wayne Robert Davies, who went missing from his home 18 months ago.
A CAT was found beheaded and skinned in a lane, the RSPCA said today. The cat's body was discovered near Maple Terrace in Abercwmboi, near Aberdare, with its head located 50 yards further along the lane.
27th June 2009 is Carnival day
The Aberdare Carnival & Show has always been the major event in the Cynon Valley, 2009 is no exception but we are also planning 4 other events read about them below.
Cynon Valley: Health care debate
HEALTH care in the Cynon Valley has been debated at the Welsh Assembly. Valleys AM Chris Franks has since received a letter from health minister Edwina Hart about primary care centres at Aberdare, Hirwaun and Mountain Ash.
Bus takes treatment to cancer patients
CANCER patients in the South Wales Valleys could have chemotherapy onboard a bus within the next year.
Cynon Valley: Free WiFi at library
ABERDARE library now has WiFi access so visitors can take their own laptops along to surf the net.
Cynon Valley: Cynon Valley's Colstars perform show tune selection in Musicals and More
THE Colstars, one of Cynon Valley's leading amateur dramatic and operatic societies, will take to the stage this week with Musicals and More.
A TEENAGER has been banned from all public areas in Rhondda Cynon Taff in the evenings and nights.
Stars Gruff Rhys and Ioan Gruffudd join protest against Bute Park bridge
TWO of Wales' most popular stars of music and film have joined the campaign to save Cardiff's historic Bute Park from further development.
Rhondda "neighbour from hell" loses home
A a oeneighbour from hella has had her home closed down by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council in the first landmark case of its kind in Wales to crackdown on anti social behaviour.
Part-time worker jailed for falsely claiming 20,000 in benefits
TIME worker was jailed for six months after admitting falsely claiming 20,808.84 in benefits over five years.
Strikes, poll tax, riots: Margaret Thatcher's imprint on a generation
Shelina Ahmed's family, from Bangladesh, built their livelihood in just ten years through a string of restaurants in the North East.
South Wales nominees for the Adult Learner of the Year Awards
A FAMILY who returned to education for the good of their health are among the nominees in this year's Adult Learner of the Year Awards.