Rhondda Cynon Taf Council, meanwhile, points to work already taking place to regenerate the town centre.
Rhondda Cynon Taf council has cancelled recycling and refuse collections on Monday because of the weather.
Mr Owen, 49, from Tylorstown, Rhondda, south Wales, resigned from Ysgol Gyfun Rhydfelen in 1991.
We're the only town in Rhondda Cynon Taf that hasn't got a covered swimming pool.
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The largest number of schools to close were in Rhondda Cynon Taf due to icy roads.
The largest number of schools to close were in Rhondda Cynon Taf after ice affected roads.
The most affordable areas in Wales were Merthyr Tydfil, Blaenau Gwent and Rhondda Cynon Taf.
However the Rhondda MP did not oppose the motion, and Mr Gummer's bill was nodded through.
Built in 1743 and rebuilt in 1834, it was the first independent chapel in the Rhondda.
Rhondda Cynon Taf council said that the park plans would depend on attracting external funding.
"Rhondda Fach Uchaf, which includes Maerdy, is in the vibrant deanery of the Rhondda, " said a spokesperson.
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Then it picked up Rhondda, which normally returns Labour majorities of more than 20, 000 in Westminster elections.
Ceri Noble, of Rhondda, south Wales, was acquitted of murder in January 2006 on the judge's directions.
In November more than 100 workers from the Rhondda factory protested outside the label's top London stores.
The couple attended the unveiling of the blue plaque at Rhondda Heritage Park in Trehafod, near Pontypridd.
It will be hosted by Bluebirds fan and Education Minister Leighton Andrews in his capacity as Rhondda AM.
Other health boards are also targeting schools, including Cwm Taf which covers Rhondda Cynon Taf and Merthyr Tydfil.
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Mrs Hagon was born in Ferndale, Rhondda, but left to train and work as a nurse in England.
Mr Andrews told The Wales Report that Merthyr's education system would probably be merged with Rhondda Cynon Taf's.
The Church in Wales said it hoped a new priest in the Rhondda would help draw people back.
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Phillip Shepherd, 61, from Treorchy in Rhondda, received an MBE for services to forestry and archaeology in Wales.
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Rhybuddiodd Ms Winnard fod angen ystyried dyfodol amddiffynfeydd arfordirol ym Mhorth, y Rhondda, lle darodd llifogydd yn ddiweddar.
Problems are also reported across much of Rhondda Cynon Taf, the A465 Heads Of The Valleys road and Swansea.
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Isolated cases were even uncovered in Rhondda Cynon Taff and Neath Port Talbot.
The Italian-owned company is starting a 90-day consultation period with workers at its base in Llantrisant, Rhondda Cynon Taf.
Meanwhile, a number of new fires broke out overnight, including four hectares of land at Llwynypia in Rhondda Valley.
Rhondda's Carys Parry broke the first Championship record of the day in the hammer with a throw of 63.09.
Denbighshire council had the highest rate at 60.5%, and Rhondda Cynon Taf council (RCT) had the lowest rate with 44%.
Rhondda Cynon Taf, Neath Port Talbot and Blaenau Gwent councils told BBC Wales they operated similar school exchange visit policies.
Rhondda AM Mr Andrews will be able to press on with a series of reforms he has started in education.
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