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Pontypridd counts among its treasures Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd Common, and its association with Evan James and James James – the two Pontypridd poets who wrote the Welsh national anthem. Welsh singing legend Tom Jones was also born in Treforest. For the latest stories sign up to our Pontypridd newsletter here. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

A large cannabis grow at Treforest Industrial Estate
Police uncover 'industrial-sized' cannabis farm with drugs worth almost £700,000Members of the public helped detain three men trying to escape from the roof
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Cutbacks to leisure centres, recycling centres and swimming pools proposed in Rhondda Cynon Taf as part of £9m savings
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The proposals also include closing the face to face box office at RCT theatres and changes to library hours
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Parents in Rhondda Cynon Taf could be charged for childcare before school breakfast clubs
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The childcare provided before school breakfast clubs at primary and special schools in RCT could have a fee put in place
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Changes could be made to free school transport in RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf
If they go ahead they'd see the eligibility distance change for mainstream primary pupils change
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School warns parents they could be banned from site if bad behaviour continues
Wales schools
The head teacher said it had been a ‘very upsetting time for members of our school community’
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This is where all the highest risk coal tips in Wales are
Welsh Government
A huge piece of work has been carried out since 2020
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Drug dealers found with messages linking them to supply of cocaine and cannabis
Courts
Corey McDonald, 27, and Modou Nyang, 27, were stopped by police in Treforest who found incriminating evidence on their phones
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Work on former Pontypridd bingo hall site begins
Local News
The plan is to turn the land into an open public space including some bus stops and a food and drink outlet
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Stolen cars worth £75,000 stripped for parts in 'chop shop'
Courts
Malcolm Hitchings, 37, and William Hayward, 36, were discovered with parts from stolen cars worth £75,000 at an industrial estate unit in Pontypridd
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Next steps for traffic in Welsh village as new footbridge installed
Traffic and Travel
The council has laid out what remains to be done now the replacement Llanharan railway footbridge is in place after years of traffic disruption in the village
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Council tax premiums for long term empty properties and second homes in Rhondda Cynon Taf look set to continue
Rhondda Cynon Taf
RCT is also considering continuing with no council tax discounts for second homes
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Mum died while appearing to choke after competition to fit marshmallows in mouth
Courts
Natalie Buss, 37, was declared dead at Beddau Rugby Club, near Pontypridd, after collapsing in a corridor
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Wales weatherSports pitches turned to lakes, cars written off, and roads unrecognisable: how Wales looked as a month's rain fell in a day
The wild weather caused widespread disruption, which is captured in these powerful images
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Plans submitted for Muni redevelopment in Pontypridd
Pontypridd
Work is expected to begin this summer
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Homes Under The Hammer damp terrace transformed by neighbour who then moves in
Homes Under the Hammer
Surely one of the best transformations to ever appear on the BBC property show Homes Under the Hammer
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Million pound makeover planned to transform old bank into boutique hotel and café bar
Pontypridd
The Pontypridd bank will be transformed by local business owner
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Things to do in Rhondda Cynon Taf: What to eat and drink, where to stay and visit in the South Wales Valleys
2Chill
Get the best out of a day out - or a weekend away - in this beautiful part of Wales
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News

CrimePolice uncover 'industrial-sized' cannabis farm with drugs worth almost £700,000Members of the public helped detain three men trying to escape from the roof
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School warns parents they could be banned from site if bad behaviour continues
Wales schools
The head teacher said it had been a ‘very upsetting time for members of our school community’
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Police officer accessed system and advised friend how to avoid speeding offences
Courts
Matthew Lauder, 44, of Llanharan, worked at the South Wales Police camera safety unit and advised his friend to falsely nominate his wife as the driver on one offence, as she would "probably be offered a course".
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Drug dealers found with messages linking them to supply of cocaine and cannabis
Courts
Corey McDonald, 27, and Modou Nyang, 27, were stopped by police in Treforest who found incriminating evidence on their phones
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Work on former Pontypridd bingo hall site begins
Local News
The plan is to turn the land into an open public space including some bus stops and a food and drink outlet
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Sport

Traffic and TravelPolice officers 'watched football match' while driving with siren and flashing lights to emergency'If it was a member of the public doing this, I don't think there'd be this delay to take action,' said a source who has reported the footage to South Wales Police
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Floral tributes left to 'lovely' mum who died after 'choking on marshmallows' at rugby club
South Wales Police
Natalie Buss, 37, was reportedly taking part in a fundraiser for Beddau RFC's under-10s team
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Welsh rugby club issues statement after death of young mother in 'tragic accident'
Beddau
Natalie Buss, 37, has been named locally after the 'absolutely tragic turn of events' at the rugby club
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Three Wales internationals’ sons fight for Welsh rugby’s biggest trophy
Wales Rugby Team
There were some proud parents as their offspring battled it out at the Principality Stadium
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Pontypridd RFC publicly tear apart 'delusional' WRU plans for new league that will 'ensure swift oblivion'
Pontypridd RFC
The WRU had some good news on Sunday with clubs unanimously backing its plans for governance change, but all is still not well amid differing views on what happens next
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Events

PontypriddPopular restaurant makes massive U-turn on closure
The family is delighted to reopen the business after a brief closure following a change in circumstances
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Bonfire Night 2023: The biggest fireworks displays across Wales to mark Guy Fawkes
Bonfire Night
There are events celebrating November 5 on and around the day right across Wales
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Bonfire Night 2023: The best firework displays in the Valleys and Bridgend
Bonfire Night
There's several displays in and around the Valleys and Bridgend this half term
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Well-known restaurant closing after 20 years
Pontypridd
The Cinnamon Tree has served Treforest and surrounding areas for the last 20 years
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Devastated families claim caravan rental agent 'owes thousands of pounds'
Family & Kids
Alyson Perrett says she is going to refund everyone but has had difficulties for several months
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