The firm plans to move production abroad of the polo shirts made in Treorchy.

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Burberry, which has described the Treorchy factory as not commercially viable, declined to comment on the proposal.

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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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He said it was important to recognise the achievements of any people or organisations that promoted Treorchy to a wider audience.

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Motaquote will close offices in Cwmbran, Mountain Ash, Aberdare, Ebbw Vale, Neath, Treorchy and Risca due to a "loss in footfall".

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The 40-year-old ex-Pontypridd, Bridgend and Treorchy back-row forward takes over from Dan Baugh, who returns to his position as conditioning coach.

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