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Pontypridd counts among its treasures Ynysangharad Park, Pontypridd Common, and its association with Evan James and James James – the two Pontypridd poets who wrote the Welsh national anthem. Welsh singing legend Tom Jones was also born in Treforest. For the latest stories sign up to our Pontypridd newsletter here. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

Mum-of-four who was incredible carer for young people died suddenly at home in tragic circumstances
CourtsGemma Rees was described as a fantastic person who was 'one in a zillion'
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'Loving but vulnerable' man died in his bed
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Macauley Collins, who was 24, 'had the most wicked sense of humour'
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The young mum becoming a sensation selling stunning African takeaways on Deliveroo from her kitchen
Pontypridd
Mary, who cooks authentic African food has found it helps her to connect with her home in Ghana
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The latest death notices across the valleys and Bridgend as families remember loved ones
People
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
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Street trading licensing scheme to be extended throughout RCT
Rhondda Cynon Taf
It follows concerns that have been raised about mobile food vendors and would see controls in Pontypridd extended to other areas in RCT
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South Wales Fire Service asks for above-inflation rise to the amount it bills council tax payers
South Wales Fire Service
Budget proposals will now be considered by the commissioners for the fire service
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Drug addict took dog and blackmailed ex-partner for £200 or he wouldn't give it back
Courts
Michael Gent, 34, of Glyncoch, Pontypridd, also took a set of car keys, but agreed to give the dog back for £100
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Sport

Traffic and TravelPolice officers 'watched football match' while driving with siren and flashing lights to emergency'If it was a member of the public doing this, I don't think there'd be this delay to take action,' said a source who has reported the footage to South Wales Police
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Floral tributes left to 'lovely' mum who died after 'choking on marshmallows' at rugby club
South Wales Police
Natalie Buss, 37, was reportedly taking part in a fundraiser for Beddau RFC's under-10s team
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Welsh rugby club issues statement after death of young mother in 'tragic accident'
Beddau
Natalie Buss, 37, has been named locally after the 'absolutely tragic turn of events' at the rugby club
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Three Wales internationals’ sons fight for Welsh rugby’s biggest trophy
Wales Rugby Team
There were some proud parents as their offspring battled it out at the Principality Stadium
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Pontypridd RFC publicly tear apart 'delusional' WRU plans for new league that will 'ensure swift oblivion'
Pontypridd RFC
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
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Events

PontypriddThe young mum becoming a sensation selling stunning African takeaways on Deliveroo from her kitchenMary, who cooks authentic African food has found it helps her to connect with her home in Ghana
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The Traitors Welsh finalist Andrew on the crash that nearly killed him, family, and what's next
The Traitors
Talbot Green-born Andrew Jenkins made it all the way to the final of the second series of BBC reality series The Traitors and now he wants people to talk more about mental health
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The Welsh former The Voice contestant who nearly died twice who's now living her best life on stage
Pontypridd
Liza Baker has had two life-saving kidney transplants and will be on medication forever - but she's fought through her illness and performed all around the UK and beyond
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The man from a Welsh village who played with one of the world's biggest bands
People
Welshman Chris Slade has played in some of the world's biggest stadiums and shared stages with household names
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Popular restaurant makes massive U-turn on closure
Pontypridd
The family is delighted to reopen the business after a brief closure following a change in circumstances
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Rhondda Cynon Taf

Wales weatherMet Office issues yellow weather warning for rain for Wales
The weather agency has issued the warning for most of Thursday, February 15
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'I could get crack easier than I could get a takeaway'
Drugs
Richard, 28, from the Rhondda, spoke in a BBC documentary about the 'crack epidemic' in the region
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'Loving but vulnerable' man died in his bed
Courts
Macauley Collins, who was 24, 'had the most wicked sense of humour'
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DWP issues statement on bank account checks for State Pension and benefits
Your Money
The DWP have issued a statement on proposed new amendments to the Data Protection and Digital Information Bill following widespread backlash
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Huge building collapses crushing cars and closing village road
Traffic and Travel
The building which has been described as a church appears to have partially collapsed
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