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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

A plan to create more space for events at Pontypridd’s Ynysangharad War Memorial Park has taken a step forward

The council's cabinet agreed to submit a funding bid for the proposal for Ynysangharad War Memorial Park

Wales Online · May 16, 2023

The names for three new schools in Pontypridd have been approved by councillors

Cabinet approved the names of two new 3-16 super schools in Pontypridd and Hawthorn and a new Welsh medium primary school in Rhydyfelin

Wales Online · May 16, 2023

Plans including relocating a council’s headquarters that could save around £400,000 a year are agreed

Cabinet approved the plans which also involve leaving six buildings with the offices in Clydach Vale being earmarked as a potential site for a new special school

Wales Online · May 16, 2023

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The UK town where people are scared to go out on their own in the afternoon

Residents and businesses in Pontypridd have said they are fed up with boozed up yobs causing chaos in their town, and they're afraid to go out by themselves in the afternoon

Daily Mirror · May 14, 2023

These are the names proposed for three new schools in Pontypridd

The council's cabinet will consider the proposed names for new schools in Pontypridd, Hawthorn and Rhydyfelin

Wales Online · May 12, 2023

Plans to create more space for events at Pontypridd's Ynysangharad Park being considered

The area being looked at is the large green area near the bridge from Llys Cadwyn and the proposal is for the upper plateau of the former pitch and putt course to be flattened to make a more useable green space

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

Pontypridd draws up new plan for former bingo hall as it hopes to change the face of the town

The council is planning to open up part of the town for a public space

Wales Online · May 10, 2023

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CCTV footage shows killer hours after he decapitated and dismembered woman in random attack

Luke Deeley, 26, was detained under the Mental Health Act after he pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of June Fox-Roberts, 65, whose remains were found at her home in Llantwit Fardre, near Pontypridd

Wales Online · Apr 30, 2023

Treherbert rail line closure: When will trains stop running, how long for and where to get replacement services

The busy line will shut as part of work on the South Wales Metro

Wales Online · Apr 18, 2023

Concern raised over access to Welsh medium education in Pontypridd

Parents and campaigners had called for a new Welsh medium school to be built in Glyncoch

Wales Online · Apr 17, 2023

The latest death notices across the Valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones

Our thoughts are with their loved ones at this time

Wales Online · Apr 13, 2023

Homeless man stole kind-hearted gran's handbag while she bought him drinks in pub

The woman had felt sorry for Craig Scarfe after learning he was homeless and had bought him a few drinks at the bar in Pontypridd where she met him.

Daily Record · Apr 13, 2023

Plans submitted for Muni redevelopment in Pontypridd

Work is expected to begin this summer

Wales Online · Apr 2, 2023

Concerns raised about names proposed for new super school in Pontypridd

Residents in Hawthorn have stressed the importance of the name for the community

Wales Online · Mar 30, 2023

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Wales Online · Mar 29, 2023

Controversial 5G mast planned for a Pontypridd pub that hasn't changed in 200 years will no longer go ahead

Three Mobile confirmed the plans will no longer go ahead and that alternative locations are being explored

Wales Online · Mar 28, 2023

Body found in search for missing man in Pontypridd

A body has been found during the search for missing man David Evans, known locally as Russell

Wales Online · Mar 27, 2023

Pontypridd RFC publicly tear apart 'delusional' WRU plans for new league that will 'ensure swift oblivion'

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

Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

Hundreds of teachers and school staff told to re-apply for their jobs in Pontypridd schools shake up

One person involved described the mood as "angry and sad"

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Wales Online · Mar 23, 2023

Passenger fears as Valleys rail line set to close for rest or the year

Commuters will be forced to find alternative routes of travel as the Treherbert line will be closed from April 30

Wales Online · Mar 20, 2023

Pontypridd named among top eight towns in the UK

Two Rhondda Cynon Taf towns received recognition at the award ceremony

Wales Online · Mar 15, 2023

'Substantially impaired' man admits manslaughter of 65-year-old woman

The body of June Fox-Roberts was found at her home in Llantwit Fardre, near Pontypridd, and Luke Deeley, 26, has admitted causing her death

Wales Online · Mar 13, 2023

Handcuffed drug dealer attempted to escape through police car window

Michael Parfitt, 29, of Pontypridd, and his colleague Scott Ware, 23, of Church Village, were found in possession of text messages where they were offering customers Class A drugs

Wales Online · Mar 8, 2023

Racist mum stabbed woman who challenged her over hate-filled messages

Daisy Lewis, 21, armed herself with a five-inch kitchen knife. She also set a dog on the victim

Birmingham Post · Mar 3, 2023

Housing association Trivallis appoints new chair

Housing association Trivallis has appointed experienced business executive Nick Beckett as its new chair. Mr Beckett, 62 from Usk, replaces outgoing chair Dr Jonathan Huish, who leaves after five years leading the Pontypridd-based association throug

Wales Online · Mar 1, 2023

Cardiff and Valleys trains to be disrupted next week and throughout spring

Several train lines are affected throughout March and April

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