Stephen Fairclough
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BBC Journalist based in South East Wales and the Valleys. Presenter @BBCRadioWales Tweeting in a personal capacity. Former Welsh journalist of the year.
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Joined July 2009
Talbot Green: Man pleads guilty to the murder of Joanne Penney - BBC News
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Joanne Penney was fatally wounded as she opened the door at Llys Illtyd flats in Talbot Green in March.
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Renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows dies at 92
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The internationally renowned opera singer Stuart Burrows has died following a short illness.
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RT @bbc5live: FIRST STEPS: Radio 5 Live News placements are open now! You can read more about this opportunity here: https://t.co/qGyh0qXb…
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Five years from the start of covid, the memorial in the Bwlch mountain in @RCTCouncil has been renovated as people remember their lost ones.
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Two officers injured outside police station
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One person is arrested and people are asked to avoid the area after two police officers are hurt.
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Pontypridd MS Mick Antoniw to stand down at next Senedd elections.
SENEDD ELECTIONS 2026 - STATEMENT It has been the greatest honour of my life to be the elected Welsh Labour representative for the Pontypridd constituency, but it is with a heavy heart that I have decided not to seek re election in 2026. Full statement: https://t.co/9ZIvsVQnza
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The need to boil tap water in parts of @RCTCouncil has been lifted
The precautionary boil water notice has now been lifted. Drinking water supplies are all clear and we can confirm customers are able to use their tap water as usual. Thank you for your patience. We are sorry for any trouble this has caused you. https://t.co/IKj5EBs6ut
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Private hospital missed three opportunities to transfer 79 year old woman to emergency unit before she died after hip op https://t.co/vm6BeGVH4v
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The private hospital had chances to transfer the 79-year-old after complications, an inquest hears.
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Visit to Pontypridd by @PrifWeinidog Eluned Morgan, Deputy Fm Huw Irranca Davies and @AndrewMorganRCT Council leader after devastation caused by Storm Bert
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Homes evacuated after apparent landslip
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The landslip was due to a "singular wash-out of a former coal tip", the Welsh government says.
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As Storm Bert hits Wales with devastating consequences, Radio Wales Breakfast brings you the latest from an area affected by serious flooding again. James Williams is live from Pontypridd from 7am on Monday 25th November.
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Thoughts with everyone affected over the weekend We’ll be in Pontypridd tomorrow morning talking to locals, @NatResWales, @huw4ogmore, @Heledd_Plaid, @AndrewMorganRCT and many more Join us between 7-9am for @BBCRadioWales Breakfast
As Storm Bert hits Wales with devastating consequences, Radio Wales Breakfast brings you the latest from an area affected by serious flooding again. James Williams is live from Pontypridd from 7am on Monday 25th November.
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Flooding again in Pontypridd as a result of Storm Bert
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Lynette White murderer release won't be reviewed
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Jeffrey Gafoor has served 21 years in prison for the murder of Lynette White.
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If you missed the incredible Nye with @michaelsheen @theCentre - you can stream it for free here
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⚠️ Parents ⚠️ If you have a child between 11-17, they could become a Member of the next Welsh Youth Parliament! Find out more about this incredible opportunity: https://t.co/WV8DQuKHJY Registration closes 30 September 2024!
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Nevaeh, the Wales winner of the BBC Young Reporter competition 2023/24, explains how grief affected her, and how youth work allowed her to start to live her life again https://t.co/hS7eSo2Vbf
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Nevaeh on how grief affected her, and how youth work helps her to help others.
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