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A debt to Ukraine repaid by Welsh miners
In the Welsh miners' strike in the 80s, Ukrainian miners supported miners in our valleys with food deliveries. Now, people from the south Wales valleys…
Mar 1
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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February 2026
Nearly 6,000 voices oppose plans to close a specialist palliative care unit in the valleys
Thousands of people have signed a petition requesting that the Specialist Palliative Care Unit in Mountain Ash remains open - we tell some of their…
Feb 25
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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"Why is my long-standing NHS dentist suddenly going private?"
We spoke with one man in Bedwas who has been told his dentist will no longer be accepting NHS patients. He's not alone.
Feb 22
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Online bullying and harassment worse than ever for women in politics
Three female politicians in the south Wales valleys spoke to The Valleys Lead about their personal experiences of online bullying and harassment.
Feb 18
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Plaid Cymru's leader says the south Wales valleys won't be forgotten
Rhun ap Iorwerth spoke with The Valleys Lead about how Plaid Cymru plans to remember the valleys
Feb 15
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Finally free from the flooding on Clydach Terrace that led to residents having PTSD
Back in 2020, water rose to the ceilings on Clydach Terrace. Today they speak of relief after an unprecedented intervention
Feb 11
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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"I cried when I read the letter to parents from Merthyr Tydfil's Director of Education."
Parents felt rage, hurt, and disappointment when they opened a letter regarding ALN education in Merthyr Tydfil.
Feb 8
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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"My child is walking six miles to and from school every day."
Families in Rhondda Cynon Taf are crying out for changes after changes to school transport came into effect in September
Feb 4
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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The stunning mountains and gorgeous views being wrecked by fly-tipping
At the highest point in Nelson we meet the people left frustrated by the 'sheer laziness' of those who tip waste on their doorsteps
Feb 1
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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January 2026
Welcome to The Valleys Lead
Going behind the headlines to share stories from people in the South Wales Valleys
Jan 28
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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