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Community responds to concerning suicide trends in Merthyr Tydfil
The Valleys Lead spoke to two people in Merthyr Tydfil impacted by suicide who went on to provide community support they felt was lacking.
21 hrs ago
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Increased recycling production in Wattsville has led to residents becoming "crazy with rage"
Lorries are mounting curbs in this tiny village in Caerphilly to access a recycling plant. And it could get much worse.
Jun 3
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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May 2026
Micro hydroelectric scheme to power a school in Rhondda Cynon Taf
Is the south Wales valleys council leading the way for renewable energy in the south Wales valleys?
May 31
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Can Welsh Labour avoid extinction in the south Wales valleys?
The Valleys Lead spoke with Alun Davies, previously a Welsh Labour MS in the south Wales valleys, about how the party should recover after a huge loss…
May 24
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
“Fostering has made me a better person”
The Valleys Lead explores why the south Wales valleys need more foster carers, and the Welsh Government plans to remove profit from children’s care.
May 20
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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"The health board's lack of urgency is shameful"
Health visitors at the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board have been striking since February and just announced it will be extended for an extra…
May 17
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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"People aren't getting enough money to afford the essentials."
The Valleys Lead went to Pontyclun to speak to a local foodbank about why so many families are reaching crisis point.
May 13
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Inside Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr on a historic day for the Senedd and Wales
The Valleys Lead brings you the Senedd election results from the valleys, and gives you an insider's view of the vote count in Pontypridd Cynon Merthyr.
May 8
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Senedd election 2026: Everything you need to know to vote today
The Valleys Lead has created a one-stop-shop for all your questions about voting today in the south Wales valleys
May 7
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Chinese chicken and the 20mph speed limit as Reform UK rally - and counter protest - hits Merthyr Tydfil
The Valleys Lead attended an anti-racism protest and a Reform UK rally in Merthyr Tydfil.
May 6
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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1,409 people in Merthyr Tydfil are waiting for a one-bedroom property
There isn't enough one-bedroom accommodation in Merthyr Tydfil according to a new report. The Valleys Lead looked at how this is impacting residents.
May 3
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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April 2026
Which party will people in the south Wales valleys vote for on May 7?
The Valleys Lead spoke with people in Pontypridd to find out how people were feeling about politics and which party they'd vote for on election day. We…
Apr 29
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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