A car manufacturer who announced its closure last week resulting in the loss of 60 jobs has dealt a severe blow to the Rhondda community that serves it.
Allevard Springs Ltd has been a large part of Clydach Vale's history after its move from the Llwynypia site a number of years ago.
The small Rhondda village, northwest of Tonypandy, used to have several collieries in the area which provided employment to many people nearby.
