Pontsticill Junction Railway Station, Brecon, 1959 - Pamlin Prints Photograph

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Abercynon railway track damaged in heat as disruption continues

Train travel disruption has continued for a second day after the scorching weather damaged parts of a rail track.

Road replacement services have been laid on between Pontypridd, Aberdare and Merthyr Tydfil due to a track defect at Abercynon, Rhondda Cynon Taf

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Newly-recruited Reform councillor under fire after voicemail message branded racist

A newly-recruited Reform councillor is under fire for comments made about the Pakistani community in a voicemail left to a journalist.

On Wednesday 18 June, Councillor Andrew Barry, who is a Reform councillor for Merthyr Tydfil Council, left a voicemail seemingly in error to an ITV Wales journalist.

In it, he is having a conversation with an unknown second person about the benefits system and housing. He goes on to say: “They’re putting the immigrants in the HMOs. They’re everywhere. The problem we’ve got, no one’s interested… (Inaudible)

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Newly-recruited Reform councillor under fire after voicemail message branded racist, ITV

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Ruth Jones and Steve Speirs explore Merthyr Tydfil’s rich history and vibrant community in a heartfelt BBC special. Discover iconic sites and personal stories. More at https://www.thesentinelcurrent.com/merthyr-tydfil-ruth-jones-adventure/

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