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The latest news roundup for Pontypridd and South Wales brought to you from 3 local news providers; WalesOnline (14 stories), BBC News (20 stories), WalesOnline Sport (0 stories). Our news roundup is updated twice daily, click any link to view the full story in a new window on the news provider's website.
Speedway track facing demolition
Newport's speedway track could be demolished and a haulage depot built on the site, ending 48 years of the sport in the city. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Biscuit workers strike over pay
Some workers at a south Wales biscuit-making factory are joining a 32-hour strike over a dispute about pay. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Halfpenny wants world's respect
Leigh Halfpenny says Wales must win their three-Test series against Australia in June to make their point to the world. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
County want Parade deal by Friday
Newport County chairman Chris Blight hopes they can seal a future at Rodney Parade by the end of the week. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Gabbidon maintains Wales ambition
Danny Gabbidon hopes to feature under new manager Chris Coleman despite being omitted from the squad to face Mexico. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
£160m business district in doubt
Plans for a £160m business district in Cardiff are under review, with Labour claiming the previous council's proposals were not 'founded in substance'. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Sammy the fire dog in hero awards
Springer spaniel trained to sniff out if fires are started deliberately hopes for honour (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Brother's 'zero hope' over murder
The brother of the murdered private investigator Daniel Morgan says he has "zero hope" of anyone ever standing trial for the killing. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Flat fire death 'not suspicious'
South Wales Police say the fire in which in a man died in the Whitchurch area of Cardiff on Saturday is not being treated as suspicious. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/20/2012
Two in hospital after flat fire
Two women are taken to hospital after being rescued from a flat fire in Bridgend during early hours of Sunday. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/20/2012
Pontypridd dad’s needle horror on the bus
A FATHER needed an emergency trip to hospital after pricking himself on a used needle on a Pontypridd bus. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Turbine bid to go before council
A PLANNING application to erect seven turbines on one of Wales’ oldest wind farm sites has been submitted to RCT Council. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Road improvements to Cardiff to Pontypridd bus route
A BUS route connecting Cardiff to Pontypridd is set for a multimillion pound facelift to improve traffic flow. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Success for Llantrisant teenager in Live and Unsigned contest
A LLANTRISANT teen is one step closer to gracing the stage at one of the UK’s most famous arenas, after bagging himself a place in the next round of a nationwide competition. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Grow Enterprise Wales training team picks up Inspire! Adult Learning Award
A PONTYPRIDD social enterprise has won a Wales-wide award for getting young adults back into work. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Street pastors come to streets of Pontypridd
STREET pastors are set to be introduced in Pontypridd to curb problems of drunkenness, crime and disorder in the town. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Pontypridd schoolteacher sets out to prove she’s the perfect match for her husband on S4C gameshow
A PONTYPRIDD primary school teacher and her husband will take on a married couple of more than 40 years when the Welsh language version of Mr & Mrs returns this weekend. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Muamba tweet student says 'sorry'
A student who was jailed after making racist remarks on Twitter about footballer Fabrice Muamba apologises. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Appeal heard over gas drilling
An appeal over a decision not to allow test drilling for shale gas at a site in south Wales gets under way. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Boss doubtful for Pro12 decider
Isaac Boss could miss double-chasing Leinster's Pro12 final against the Ospreys at the RDS on Sunday because of a quad muscle injury. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Howley wants Davies to stay put
Wales coach Robert Howley and hooker Ken Owens want Nigel Davies to remain at the Scarlets, not take over at Gloucester. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
VIDEO: Welsh Assembly
Welsh Conservative Assembly Leader Andrew RT Davies took part in a combative exchange with the First Minister over how many managers it takes to run the Welsh civil service. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/22/2012
Big bird reunited with its owner
A big bird caught roaming around a golf course (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Police blamed by Morgan report
The collapse of a trial of three men charged with killing a Welsh private investigator in 1987 is blamed on failures by police and prosecution. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Crews rescue man from River Taff
Firefighters stage a late night rescue of a man from the River Taff in Cardiff city centre. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/21/2012
Motorcyclist dies after crash
A 20-year-old man dies in hospital after his motorbike collided with a car near Pontypool. (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/20/2012
Babies to 'teach' pupils empathy
How babies in class could help reduce problems of bullying and aggression (read full story...)
From BBC News, 5/19/2012
Inquest hears plane crash that killed Talbot Green pilot was probably caused by carburetor icing
AN AIR crash which killed an experienced pilot from Talbot Green was probably caused by a phenomenon known as “carburetor icing”, an inquest has heard. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Marketing company Claret House expands creating 12 jobs in Gilfach Goch
A UNIQUE marketing company which sells some of the world’s rarest coins is set to create a dozen new jobs in Gilfach Goch. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
A year ago University of Glamorgan student Beccy was battling cancer and meningitis – now she’s off to Africa to build schools
A STUDENT who was diagnosed with cancer and meningitis 12 months ago is heading to Africa to help hundreds of disabled children in one of the world’s poorest regions. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
No kidding... goats clean up in Llantrisant Castle role
A TRIO of goats have been given a plush new home – and all they have to do in return is eat to their hearts’ content. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Treforest musician honoured for volunteer work at Inspire! Adult Learning Awards
A TREFOREST musician who teaches voluntarily in disadvantaged Valleys communities has been honoured for his work. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Coffee morning to raise funds for Velindre Cancer Centre
A FUN-FILLED coffee morning will be held at Hoffi Coffi, Treforest, this weekend to raise much-needed funds for Velindre Cancer Centre. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
Rugby legend Martyn Williams picks up his MBE
IT’S been a memorable week for rugby legend Martyn Williams. (read full story...)
From WalesOnline, 5/16/2012
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