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Rhondda

The Rhondda is made up of two valleys – the Rhondda Fawr and the Rhondda Fach – and includes the towns of Treorchy, Treherbert, Tylorstown, Penygraig, Maerdy, Tonypandy, Ferndale, and Porth. The Rhondda has a rich coal mining history, but the industry saw a steep decline from the 1940s to the 1980s. For the latest stories sign up to our Rhondda newsletter here. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

Girl, 15, left school on Friday afternoon and hasn't been seen since
Missing people
She was last seen at around 1.30pm on Friday
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The latest death notices across Wales as families remember lost loved ones
Cardiff
Our thoughts are with their friends and family
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Woman who left her dog looking like this given 10-year pet ban
Courts
Autumn had been suffering for at least three weeks, according to a vet
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This shop has to sell individual toilet rolls because that's all people can afford
Rhondda
The top-up shop sells everything at a loss
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'I spent £14,000 getting my teeth done in Turkey - it was the worst mistake of my life'
Health
'I wake up with bits of my teeth in my night guards,' claimed Matthew Bowen. 'I feel down all the time.'
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Damage to Welsh coal tips from off road scramblers causing 'significant concern'
Rhondda Cynon Taf
Councillor Gareth Hughes said it was having a very real impact on the safety of coal tips in the area
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The heartbreaking story of a girl too hungry to be able to eat a hot dog
Christmas
'She'd never eaten anything that big before' And she's not alone according to staff at Canolfan Pentre in Rhondda. WalesOnline has launched its annual appeal to ensure children in Rhondda will get toys this Christmas
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Sport

People'Worst cash out of all time' as punter misses out on £800,000 with early move
Ethan Conway, 24, was 'over the moon' to win £5,000 – until he realised minutes later he could've got £800,000
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The Valleys football prodigy who played for Man Utd before life turned upside down
Rhondda
WalesOnline sat down with former Manchester United defender Declan Dalley
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Police officers 'watched football match' while driving with siren and flashing lights to emergency
Traffic and Travel
'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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Promising young rugby player left struggling to walk due to spinal condition
Rhondda
A fundraising page has been set up to raise £16,700 to pay for Cian Lewis-Hughes' surgery in Barcelona
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Events

PubsClosed Welsh pub with ties to Hollywood royalty set to be brought back from the deadThe Pencelli Hotel in Treorchy, Rhondda Cynon Taf, is getting a new lease of life
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We asked people if they knew about Transport for Wales' major rule change
Transport
Many people in Cardiff felt that the changes were fair but also shared their concerns
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The valleys butcher with queues out the door every Christmas and loyal customers from miles away is closing
Rhondda
A part of Treorchy's high street for decades, butcher Cyril Morris has announced he will be retiring after being at the heart of the community for over 60 years
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I went to my home Eisteddfod and it left me wishing one thing
National Eisteddfod
The Eisteddfod came to my largely English-speaking hometown, and it made me want to speak Welsh
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Business boss says major event 'has seen almost all its customers cancel'
Traffic and Travel
'I know it's a good thing for Wales but I've got three children to provide for and I'm still having to pay my garage bills'
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Rhondda Cynon Taf

AberdareMan arrested after car lands on its roof in residential streetPolice were called to the scene and have arrested a 42-year-old man on suspicion of drug driving
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'I'm better off not working due to the price of childcare for my twins - and I'm not alone'
Economy
Some parents of young children say it is easier to live in England than Wales because of a difference in childcare funding support
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Woman who left her dog looking like this given 10-year pet ban
Courts
Autumn had been suffering for at least three weeks, according to a vet
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'I spent £14,000 getting my teeth done in Turkey - it was the worst mistake of my life'
Health
'I wake up with bits of my teeth in my night guards,' claimed Matthew Bowen. 'I feel down all the time.'
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Long-empty overgrown school site to be demolished to make way for social housing
Rhondda Cynon Taf
The disused school is set to make way for 18 brand new homes
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