Woman, 31, dies after van plunges down ravine on Rhigos Mountain - BBC News
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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![]() BBC News | Woman, 31, dies after van plunges down ravine on Rhigos Mountain BBC News The woman, from Dowlais, was travelling towards Treherbert. A 24 year-old man is being treated at Prince Charles Hospital for less serious injuries. Police have appealed for witnesses. The RAF had airlifted the woman to Morriston Hospital in Swansea. |
Dancers bring a touch of magic to Dowlais festival - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Dancers bring a touch of magic to Dowlais festival WalesOnline by Ian Caleb, Merthyr Express A DANCE festival brought the house down in Dowlais as teams from all over the UK and beyond took to the dancefloor. The Dowlais Dance Festival in the Catholic Club saw 56 couples from all over Britain, ... |
Merthyr widower collect hundreds of thousands of ring pulls to raise funds for ... - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Merthyr widower collect hundreds of thousands of ring pulls to raise funds for ... WalesOnline Grandad Bernard Barrett, 83, of Llwynon, Merthyr Tydfil, will be donating the cash to Cancer Aid in Dowlais as thanks for the help they gave his wife Brenda, who died from cancer four years ago. In the past year he has collected ring pulls off used ... |
My grandmother and her bond with the Queen - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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My grandmother and her bond with the Queen WalesOnline In 1912, crowds cheered as the Royal procession made its way through the streets of Dowlais as King George V and Queen Mary made a visit to the town. From a window, Ethel Dorris Harris, a 15-year-old girl in an invalid carriage, strained to catch a ... |
Readers show mixed reactions to Glan-yr-Afon care home inspection report - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Readers show mixed reactions to Glan-yr-Afon care home inspection report WalesOnline Cynthia McCarthy, from Dowlais, said she was “heartbroken” at the news about the home where her sister, Barbara Kaler, lives. “My sister has dementia, she hasn't been at the home very long,” she said. “I worked at that home as a nurse on the first day ... |
Wales' first one hit wonder - BBC - Wales - Welsh Music (blog)
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Wales' first one hit wonder BBC - Wales - Welsh Music (blog) Born in Dowlais on 24 November 1873, John Hughes, a deacon and chorusmaster at Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel in Llantwit Fardre, died on 14 May 1932. Twenty-five years before his death, he composed a melody entitled Rhondda. It would eventually become a ... |
Regiment vs Rhymney FC - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Regiment vs Rhymney FC WalesOnline It is understood the Asda supermarket in Dowlais where Richard worked between tours are also hoping to contribute. Richard's family are also organising a charity fundraiser on November 17 this year – to mark the first anniversary of Richard's death. |
Wales report on the financial impact of cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support - WalesOnline
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Wales report on the financial impact of cancer by Macmillan Cancer Support WalesOnline It was then that I had the great fortune of finding the Macmillan Care Aid organisation at Dowlais, Merthyr Tydfil.” Colin dropped in to the Macmillan centre and was referred to welfare benefits advisor Jonathan Long. “I have no hesitation in saying ... |
Scorpions player sets up new Rugby League club in Treharris - World of Rugby League
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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Scorpions player sets up new Rugby League club in Treharris World of Rugby League So after just a handful of training session, the Phoenix will be making the short trip to Dowlais RFC this Friday to take on Tydfil Wildcats (kick-off 6pm). Parry says that the side, based in Treharris, a small town in the Taff Bargoed Valley in the ... |
Sarah Thomas earns 2012 London Olympics hockey call - BBC News
Saturday 26th of May 2012 12:24:51 PM
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![]() BBC News | Sarah Thomas earns 2012 London Olympics hockey call BBC News A senior Wales cap came at the age of just 16 for the former Dowlais Ladies player. Thomas and here team-mates are now targeting the London Games podium with confidence. "I definitely believe we can [win medals]," said Thomas. |






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