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Wales Women have beaten the Czech Republic 3-1 to end their World Cup qualifiers at the top of their group.

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Welsh Water aim to lift the boil water advisory in these places at 6pm tomorrow: Trehafod, Llwyncelyn, Graig, Treforest, Pwllgwaun, Hopkinstown, Pontypridd - then these places by 6pm on Wednesday: Trebanog, Tonyrefail, Penrhiwfer, Cymmer, Williamstown, Porth, Tonypandy, Glynfach.

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Welsh Water update: The boil water notice has now been lifted with immediate in Penrhys, Maerdy, Blaenllechau, Pontygwaith, Stanleytown, Tylorstown, Ferndale, Pentre, Wattstown, Ynyshir, Ystrad.

Continue boiling tap water in other areas until further notice: / see message 2

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⚠️ Welsh Water Boil Notice Update ⚠️
They now say they are in Phase 4 of their recovery process – water quality testing.
This is a critical step before the boil water notice can be lifted. They are carrying out extensive sampling and testing across the affected area.

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Ken Skates MS has been appointed Interim Leader of Welsh Labour following the resignation yesterday of Eluned Morgan. The appointment was made by Welsh Labour's Executive Committee and Mr Skates will serve as leader until a full leadership election timetable is established.

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Mick Antoniw the Senedd Member for Pontypridd and Taff Ely is retiring soon, so in the last of our series of in depth chats with him from 7-8pm tonight Terry Mann will be asking about his 15 years of public service, the issues he feels are most important today and future plans.

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The Worlds biggest cycling event is coming to Wales in July next year! What's more the first ever Cymru stage of the Tour De France running from Welshpool to Cardiff will weave its way through RCT towns and mountain routes giving local people a birds eye view.

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An Amber Warning for heavy rain has been issued by the Met Office for South and South West Wales including RCT. It comes into effect at 3am until 9pm tomorrow night and warns that very heavy rain could cause flooding and disruption to travel. Stay tuned for the latest info

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From 7-8pm on GTFM you can hear Mick Antoniw the MS for Pontypridd and Taff Ely's thoughts on many topics including the Welsh Government budget, local flood prevention issues, the elections in May and lots of other subjects too.

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Natural Resources Wales have issued a Flood Warning for the River Taff at Upper Boat. This means flooding of properties is expected so please take action. The Natural Resources Wales floodline number is 0345 988 1188

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Natural Resources Wales has just issued a Flood Warning for the River Cynon at Hirwaun. Flood warnings mean flooding to property is expected. The rain is due to mostly clear this afternoon but river levels may rise for a while

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Good news! The flood alerts have been lifted for all our main local rivers by Natural Resources Wales.

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Just a reminder the Met Office has issued an Amber weather warning for heavy rain across South Wales from midnight tonight for a 24 hour period. Strong winds are likely too. Expect difficult driving conditions with flooding possible, especially tomorrow. Stay tuned for updates.

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Pontypridd and Taf Ely Member of Senedd Mick Antoniw will guest on GTFM from 7-8pm with news of ongoing Welsh assistance for Ukraine, views on the BBC v Trump situation, the change to fully proportional voting for Senedd elections next May and lots more.

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GTFM News reply to Ystrad Rhondda RFC Diolch Karen

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@YstradRFC what was the result of this game please?

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Wales mens rugby team has finally broken its eighteen game losing run with a 31 points to 22 win over Japan in Kobe.

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⚠️ Rolling road block ⚠️

📍 M4 J36 Sarn - J37 Pyle

A rolling road block in both directions will be required in the area due to a broken down horse box/trailer.

Expect delays.

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This evening at 7pm on GTFM or later via 'listen again' you can hear Cynon Valley MS Vikki Howells' views on a variety of subjects including Eluned Morgan's 'red Welsh way’ speech, local VE Day commemorations and Welsh Govt initiatives include Transforming Towns.

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Tonight at 7pm on GTFM hear Cynon Valley MS Vikki Howells talk about subjects including the Welsh Government's new Bus Bill, concerns about home to school transport changes from September in RCT, University and other educational funding, local banking hubs and lots more too.