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My boyfriend was too good to be true, then he held me hostage, tortured me and told me where he was going to bury me
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New road bypass plans revealed after previous scheme rejected by Welsh Government
Lee Waters
Lee Waters has responded positively to new plans from Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council
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Rogue roofer conned homeowners out of £16,000 for work he never did
Courts
Roofer Corey Bowler 'peddled lies' to his customers and blamed everyone from staff to scaffolders and tile suppliers for why he couldn't start work
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Best friends both diagnosed with early-onset dementia within months
People
The pair have been 'sisters from another mister' for two decades
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A 'desperately needed' new school as part of 1,850 house development has been given planning permission
Llanharan
The planning report said there's a danger that the council wouldn't be meeting its duties to provide school places for all pupils in the catchment area without this
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Rescue centre's anger as mum is allowed to keep pets despite horrific neglect of puppies
Courts
'We are deeply upset by the leniency of the sentence — five dogs dead and seven survivors who suffered so much'
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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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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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New Llanharan railway footbridge set to be installed this weekend
Llanharan
Previously local businesses had spoken about their frustration over local traffic chaos which had been going on for two years
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Dealer who raked in £40,000 trading in misery told to pay back just £900
Courts
Leonard Newman, 39, and Denzel Chakara, 21, were jailed after raids on their respective homes in Llanharan and Cardiff resulted in 160g of class A drugs being seized
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Dates finally given for replacement bridge to end traffic chaos which has gone on for years
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The council have given another update on the Llanharan railway footbridge replacement scheme
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There will be a massive explosion in a Welsh village on Friday
TV drama
A TV crew has warned residents that there will be an explosion, smoke and emergency vehicles in Llanharan
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Dog rescue charity says vet bills have rocketed from £94,000 to £312,000 putting huge pressure on its future
Llanharan
Its founder said the charity 'urgently needs help to weather the storm'
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Desperate builders 'down £90k in wages' as firm goes into liquidation
Employment
One worker said he was 'starving and freezing' after the missed wage payments
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Woman who spent £50k on renovation left with 'ripped-out' kitchen and exposed wires
Homes and property
'I'm emotionally and physically exhausted — this has consumed my life for months'
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Terrifying moment man crashes Audi into crowd of pub drinkers
Courts
The Audi Q2's open passenger door slammed into people in the Bryncae Arms pub car park
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Man killed and woman critically ill as Audi and HGV crash on A473 near Llanharan
Traffic and Travel
The early-morning crash between a red Audi A3 and an HGV has left one person dead and another critically injured. The A473 between Llanharan and Talbot Green was closed for more than 11 hours as a result
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Tributes after sudden death of 'absolute legend' who charmed everyone he met
People
'Everyone knew him. He never had a sad face on him. You wouldn't ever see him on his own because he'd always be talking to someone'
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Man charged after car 'driven into group of people' outside pub
Courts
The incident happened outside the Bryncae Arms on Bridgend Road, Llanharan
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Dealers found with £8,000 of drugs after customer arrested
Courts
Leonard Newman, 39, and Denzel Chakara, 21, were jailed for their part in a drugs operation which was discovered following the arrest of a customer
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Mum brutally kicks boyfriend's ex in the face and stomach
Courts
'The genesis of this – and I don't mean to single him out – is the gentleman behind me,' said the defence solicitor during Nikki Kewn's sentencing hearing
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Two tiny puppies left to die on top of Valleys mountain
Dogs
The pair, named Bertie and Greta, are thought to be the latest examples of deliberate dog dumping
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Torrential rain pours through the roof of dog rescue centre ruining beds and equipment
Wales weather
Hope Rescue is appealing for the public's help after the flood
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South Wales Police employee acquitted of sexually assaulting woman
Courts
Donna Thomas-Kinsella works in the force's call-handling unit.
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