Creation Records music mogul Alan McGee to play Cardiff unemployed discoWalesOnlineOne of my highlights of last year was witnessing the man himself taking a turn behind the turntables at the Mountain Ash Inn after a showing of the Creation Records documentary Upside Down at the Penrhiwceiber Institute and a gig by local heroes The ...and more »

MC10 Accepts $2M Follow On Investment From Aberdare Ventures, the Leading ...Business Wire (press release)(BUSINESS WIRE)--MC10 Inc. today announced it has closed on a $2 million investment from Aberdare Ventures and added managing partner, Paul Klingenstein, to its board of directors. Based in San Francisco, Aberdare Ventures invests in companies that are ...and more »

Burton MailBREWERS BRING IN A LEE-THAL WEAPONBurton MailDescribing what fans can expect from him, the Aberdare-born player said: “I'ma central midfield player, I like to keep possession of the ball and work hard for the team. “I'd say I'm more of a defensive midfielder while I've been playing for Swansea, ...and more »

Fire at bungalow in Cefn Bychan, Pentyrch, investigatedBBC NewsMeanwhile, in a separate incident two men were treated for the effects of smoke inhalation following a blaze at a flat in Fernhill, Mountain Ash, Cynon Valley. Firefighters from Aberdare were called to the blaze at the first floor property.and more »

MPs debate Human RightsDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)Ann Clwyd (Cynon Valley) (Lab): It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Rosindell, although I suspect it is a case of poacher turned gamekeeper. You are normally on the Foreign Affairs Committee along with us, and I am sure that you would ...and more »

BBC NewsPublic funding pulled from race relations body AwemaBBC NewsWales' leading race relations organisation has had its funding suspended by the Welsh government because of accusations of financial corruption. Public funding has been pulled from a race relations organisation during an investigation into alleged ...and more »

Arrests over armed robberiesABC OnlineA man was also arrested at a Aberdare home yesterday and charged with robbery with an offensive weapon. Police believe the two men are responsible for this month's armed robbery of a service station and a supermarket in Cessnock, a New Lambton hotel, ...Three arrested over robberiesNewcastle Heraldall 5 news articles »

BBC NewsSnow showers hit rush hour travelBBC NewsMotorists were advised to use caution on the A4059 Hirwaun Road between the A465 at Brecon Road, Hirwaun, and Canal Road, Aberdare. The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road, Rhigos, was also been affected by the weather. The roads were reported clear later in ...and more »

BBC NewsSnow showers hit rush hour travelBBC NewsMotorists were advised to use caution on the A4059 Hirwaun Road between the A465 at Brecon Road, Hirwaun, and Canal Road, Aberdare. The A4061 Rhigos Mountain Road, Rhigos, was also been affected by the weather. The roads were reported clear later in ...and more »

BBC NewsLeanne Wood: A politician whose time has come?The Independent (blog)She was, for instance, the first Assembly Member to be ordered to withdraw from the Welsh Assembly Government chamber. She had referred to the Queen as Mrs Windsor and another AM complained. Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas (then Presiding Officer, ...Payday loans 'sucking money' from poor, say assembly membersBBC NewsFour names up for Plaid leadershipThe Press AssociationWelsh Assembly debates Pay-day LoansDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)all 22 news articles »

Stretchable electronics firm MC10 boosted by $2M fundingMass High TechBy Michelle Lang Cambridge startup MC10 Inc., a maker of flexible electronics, raised $2 million in a funding round from Aberdare Ventures of San Francisco. As part of the investment, Aberdare managing partner Paul Klingenstein will join the MC10 board ...MC10 Accepts $2M Follow On Investment From Aberdare Ventures, the Leading ...MarketWatch (press release)all 8 news articles »

Best Practice Procurement Brings Community Benefits To AbercynoneGov monitorDuring a visit to the site of the new Abercynon Primary School which has received £8m from the Welsh Government the Minister saw how Rhondda Cynon Taf Council and Willmott Dixon, the contractor working on the project, have worked together to develop a ...

Rugby Union: Nant Conwy and Caernarfon set for third clashNorth Wales Weekly News... Nant Conwy v Caernarfon; Mold v Bethesda; Penclawdd/Loughor v Dunvant; Tumble v Morriston/ Cwmllynfell; Ystalyfera v Glynneath; Skewen v Brynamman/Vardre; Tylorstown v Builth Wells; Maesteg Quins v Maesteg; Fairwater v Abercynon/Ystrad Rhondda; ...

BBC SportLucas joins Burton Albion on loanBBC SportThe Aberdare product, who joined the Swans at the age of nine, added: "I had a taste of League football last season against Sheffield United. I really enjoyed it and it spurred me on for more. "The manager [Brendan Rodgers] called me into his office ...and more »

Yorks safety company announces new qualificationSafety Sign SuppliesLast month, Welsh college Ystrad Mynach was awarded in the Welsh assembly government's Corporate Health standard scheme. It collected a bronze prize in the programme, which recognises the college's attitude to health and safety.and more »

Staff at Pontypridd's fashion chain Bonmarche wait to hear of store's fateWalesOnline“The town centre itself is currently undergoing some very exciting development plans as part of a £10.5m regeneration package supported by the local council and devolved Welsh Assembly Government. The regeneration is due to be completed this year, ...and more »

Music on the menu at Ffresh restaurantWalesOnline... vol-au-vent with hollandaise sauce followed by roast rack and braised shoulder of lamb with faggots, mashed potato and glazed carrots and to finish bread and butter pudding with Bravelli's Brecon gin marmalade and Penderyn whisky crème anglaise.

Prospect Watch: Lance SheehanBoxRec News“I took up boxing when I was nine years old, and started at Hirwaun YMCA. I had a friend that was boxing, and I decided to go with him one day and it just went from there. I had my first fight when I was 10." Lance's next fight will be in his hometown ...

A Week in WalesThe TribuneWe were stuffed to the gills but had to run in at least for a moment to visit the Penderyn Distillery, The Welsh Whisky Company, in Penderyn where award-winning single malt whiskey is made. Whisky chases the damp away and goes well with almost ...

Crash witness huntWalesOnlineA white Peugeot van was travelling from Abercynon roundabout towards Aberdare and collided with her red Vauxhall Astra as it travelled in the opposite direction. The 21-year-old male driver of the white Peugeot van sustained minor injuries.