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Breaking News: Green taxes 'should reduce fares'

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:05:16 GMT

The Treasury should ring-fence money from fuel duty to cut rising public transport fares in a bid to rebuild trust in green taxes, MPs have urged.

Breaking News: World premiere for last Potter film

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:05:16 GMT

The end is in sight for millions of Harry Potter fans as the last film in the hugely successful series gets its world premiere on Thursday.

Breaking News: Agencies in Africa drought appeal

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:05:15 GMT

A group of leading British humanitarian agencies have been launching a joint appeal to help more than 10 million people in the grip of East Africa's worst drought in decades.

Breaking News: Royal pair due at Calgary Stampede

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 06:05:15 GMT

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge will receive a traditional Calgary welcome when they are presented with "10 gallon" hats.

Breaking News: Disability group targets cabbies

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:05:22 GMT

The treatment of the disabled by some bus drivers and private taxi firms will be highlighted at Westminster by a campaign group.

Breaking News: Armed police surround siege house

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:05:21 GMT

Armed officers have surrounded a property after a man claiming to have a weapon sparked a police siege, a force said.

Breaking News: Boys in court over stabbing murder

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:05:20 GMT

Two boys will appear in court charged with the murder of a teenager on a busy high street.

Breaking News: Strauss-Kahn case lawyers in talks

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:05:20 GMT

Lawyers for Dominique Strauss-Kahn have met US prosecutors for what the defence called a productive discussion, but there was no immediate word on what would happen to the sex assault case hit by doubts about the accuser's credibility.

Breaking News: War dead families in hacking probe

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:05:15 GMT

Relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan may have been victims of News of the World phone hacking, it has emerged.

Breaking News: Raft of information to go public

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:05:22 GMT

Prime Minister David Cameron is ordering a raft of information to be made public about the way hospitals, schools, courts and transport services are run.

Breaking News: Boys charged with teen's murder

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:05:22 GMT

Two boys have been charged with the murder of a teenager on a busy high street.

Breaking News: Warning over aircraft carrier risks

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:05:20 GMT

Ministers have failed to properly understand the risks entailed in their decision to leave Britain without an aircraft carrier for almost a decade, the Whitehall spending watchdog has warned.

Aberdare: The Aberdare Show

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE sun shone brightly as hundreds flocked to the Aberdare Show for a weekend of fun.

Aberdare: After-school activities are a big attraction for pupils

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

STUDENTS at one valley comprehensive have no chance of getting bored after school.

Aberdare: Riders gearing up for the event of the year

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

ADRENALINE junkies from across the globe will descend on Aberdare Park this weekend for one of South Wales’ most exciting bike road races.

Aberdare: Could you be first on scene to save a life?

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

COULD you be a lifesaver in your own community?

Aberdare: Macmillan nurse is honoured for her dedication

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A CYNON VALLEY nurse has been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony to mark Macmillan Cancer Support’s centenary year.

Aberdare: Children set for Big Weekend fun

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BIG Weekend fever swept through the Cynon Valley when hundreds of young people scooped exclusive tickets for the hot summer event.

Aberdare: Rugby star at store’s charity opening day

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THE Wilkinson store in Aberdare kick started its re-opening day celebrations with help from local rugby star, Wales and Ospreys lock, Ian Evans.

Aberdare: Student overcame tragedy

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

AN Aberdare student left heartbroken after the death of her husband has scooped a top prize at a special awards ceremony in recognition of her achievements.

Newport: Gwent Cats Protection’s annual garden party

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

GWENT Cats Protection is holding its annual garden party this Saturday (July 9).

Ebbw Vale: Only Boys Aloud sing Eton’s praises

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THEIR backgrounds may be poles apart, but the interest they share in music this week brought together some singing sensations from the South Wales Valleys and the boys of the Chapel Choir at Eton College.

Aberdare: Charlotte plays her cards right for trip to USA

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A POKÉMON player from Cynon Valley has come up trumps after winning the national final of the trading card game.

Aberdare: Who deserves a blue plaque memorial?

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

DO you know of a person, place or event linked with Cynon Valley that deserves a lasting memorial?

Aberdare: The aliens are here, by way of Aberdare!

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

AN ABERDARE student helped bring a South Wales alien invasion to life through a university film project.

Aberdare: Fearless flyers go wild in Red Bull Flugtag challenge

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

THOSE magnificent men in their flying machines have nothing on a madcap quartet from Aberdare.

Aberdare: Remploy takes on trainees despite fears for its future

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

REMPLOY, in a bid to transform the lives of young disabled people, has taken on 23 site trainees at its Aberdare factory.

Ebbw Vale: Showstoppers off to Oz

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A THEATRE company is pulling out all the stops for its latest show for Blaenau Gwent.

Ebbw Vale: Blaenau Gwent beauties miss out on crown

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

A PAIR of Blaenau Gwent beauties missed out on the Miss Wales title last weekend, as they competed against girls from across the country.

Ebbw Vale: Firefighters tackle blaze at disused primary school

Wed, 06 Jul 2011 23:00:00 GMT

BLAENAU Gwent residents awoke to the sound of sirens last week as firefighters battled a blaze at a disused school.