Barry and District NewsCadoxton Schools of Taekwondo win 21 medals in 'Battle of Wales'Barry and District NewsTHE Cadoxton Schools of Taekwondo took a small contingent of new and experienced competitors to Aberdare to compete in the Battle of Wales hosted by Rob Taylor. The event started with traditional form where Cody Jacobsen took 1st place, Cian Allen ...

This is South WalesCarwyn Jones warns of 'painful' spending decisions aheadBBC NewsSpeaking later in the assembly chamber, Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths warned councils to expect deeper cuts than in previous years because the spending review would "further reduce" Welsh ministers' finances. She told AMs: "We will not be ...Welsh Assembly hears the Business StatementDeHavilland (subscription) (press release)Local housing for local folkThis is South Walesall 14 news articles »

Fire at Maerdy Mountain thought to have been started deliberatelyWalesOnlineFire crews have battled a 15 hector grass fire on Maerdy Mountain in the Rhondda today. The fire, which is believed to have been started deliberately, had spread across 150,000 square foot worth of grass. Firefighters from Ferndale, Aberdare and ...

£300000 grant to develop 'one-stop-shop' domestic abuse centre in ...Western TelegraphRebecca Evans AM, Assembly Member for mid and west Wales, has welcomed the announcement: "Domestic abuse affects people from all walks of life, of all ages, and from all cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. I welcome the Welsh Government's ...

BBC NewsOrgan donation bill: considering amendmentsBBC NewsHealth Minister Mark Drakeford told the cross-party health committee that he agreed and said the full assembly would have a chance to vote on regulations which prohibit novel or "composite" transplants in cases of deemed consent. That would allow the ...

WalesOnlineInquest hears of mafia fears of pilot who jumped to death from M4 bridgeWalesOnlineHe was living in Leipzig, Germany, with his partner Silvia Dimitrova, but had returned to South Wales to visit relatives. At his inquest, held at Aberdare Coroner's Court, Mr Pawley was described as being in an “agitated” state before his death. In a ...

An open letter to the next chief executive of NHS EnglandLeft Foot ForwardThe Labour MP Ann Clwyd, appointed by the government to look at the way your organisation deals with complaints, has reported some shocking cases of treatment in the service which, whilst not reflective of the whole service, need to be dealt with.

Water competition not convincing enough for WalesUtility WeekAlun Davies, a member of the Welsh National Assembly, said he was not convinced by government's arguments for introducing competition in the water sector and said there was no demand in Wales. "I've been underwhelmed by the proposals for competition ...Davies makes statement on the recent horsemeat contamination incidents in ...DeHavilland (subscription) (press release)all 4 news articles »

Man charged with causing bush fire - Central HunterNSW Police Online (press release)About 5.30pm on Thursday 17 January 2013, emergency services responded to reports of a fire in the vicinity of Melbourne Street, Aberdare. Four water-bombing helicopters and 170 fire fighters were deployed to combat the blaze, which continued into the ...Man charged over Coalfields firestormNewcastle Heraldall 2 news articles »

Strade in league of their ownThis is South WalesThe youngsters played in the Year 11 final against Aberdare school St John's and were in excellent form to run out winners by 50-20. Three of the Strade side are also age group rugby union internationals, so the transition to a new code of rugby was ...

This is South WalesSwansea pensioner finally thanked for his Bevin Boys serviceThis is South WalesHe said: "I was working in a drift mine just above Glynneath and I was stationed in a hostel in Aberdare." And it was tough with John saying: "There wasn't a job underground that isn't hard work." For years John watched as servicemen and women were ...

South Wales ArgusPlan for A465 Heads of the Valleys Road between Gilwern and Brynmawr will ...South Wales ArgusDowlais Top to the A470 junction and to Hirwaun is due to be finished by 2020. Work on the stretch between Brynmawr and Tredegar started in January, with a completion date of 2015. The design is on display at Clydach Village Hall between 2pm and 8pm ...and more »

South Wales ArgusPlan for A465 Heads of the Valleys Road between Gilwern and Brynmawr will ...South Wales ArgusThe split-level carriageway means the road level of each carriageway is at a different level, separated by a retaining wall used between the two to support the road at the higher level. One example is the A470 between Pontypridd and Abercynon at Cilfynydd.and more »

WalesOnlineRoad map to effective integrated public transport system in Wales outlined in ...WalesOnlineIn its latest report the National Assembly for Wales' Enterprise and Business Committee describes current transportation integration between bus and rail in Wales as “sadly lacking." Despite improved dialogue between ... That would give the Welsh ...Power to control transport in WalesITV Newsall 2 news articles »

Romance blossomed in the hallsCessnock AdvertiserMuriel was also appointed to West Cessnock Public School as well as Aberdare (Cessnock) Primary. The first three of the couple's five children were born in Cessnock, with their son Howard also attending Cessnock High School for three years. Howard also ...

Trade unionists will keep fighting for WalesMorning Star OnlineThat's why the Wales TUC Future That Works bus tour around Wales this June will show how austerity is wreaking havoc in the real economy and right across our communities from Anglesey to Abercynon. This year also saw the welfare reform programme ...and more »

WalesOnlineCricket: South Wales Cricket AssociationWalesOnlineMorriston in reply were kept at bay by some meagre bowling from the Aberdare attack, Luke Garthwaite snared 2-26, Michael Roberts picked up 2-29, while Geoff Derrick colledted 2-49. However, the visitors did just enough to avoid defeat with Michael ...

WalesOnline (blog)Cricket: Welsh CupWalesOnline (blog)There were extenuating circumstances, however, as St Fagans also played and beat Miskin Manor in the National Village Cup by nine wickets, with Chris Lawlor scoring 99 not out. Elsewhere, Maesteg Celtic conceded their match to Aberdare.

Mirror.co.ukGay marriage legislation passed despite huge Tory rebellion: Full list of MPs ...Mirror.co.uk... David Jones (Clwyd West), Marcus Jones (Nuneaton), Chris Kelly (Dudley South), Kwasi Kwarteng (Spelthorne), Andrea Leadsom (Northamptonshire South), Phillip Lee (Bracknell), Jeremy Lefroy (Stafford), Edward Leigh (Gainsborough), Charlotte Leslie ...and more »

Hunt condemns attacks on campaignerDaventry ExpressAnn Clywd, Labour MP for Cynon Valley, told the Commons that Julie Bailey had been subject to personal attacks, which included having faeces pushed through her letterbox. It is believed around 1,200 people may have died between 2005 and 2009 as a ...and more »