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Iconic Cwmaman Phone Box Set to be Scrapped

12/24/2025

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BT Group plc confirmed the Cwmaman phone box in South Wales is likely to be scrapped.
The kiosk became iconic after a 1997 photoshoot for the Stereophonics' debut album.
It was removed in 2019 due to low usage because the pandemic hampered reinstatement.
Vikki Howells, MS for Cynon Valley, expressed disappointment.
Kelly Jones, the frontman of the Stereophonics, said the band is growing its audience and values live performances.

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Story summary

BT Group plc confirmed the Cwmaman phone box in South Wales is likely to be scrapped.
The kiosk became iconic after a 1997 photoshoot for the Stereophonics' debut album.
It was removed in 2019 due to low usage because the pandemic hampered reinstatement.
Vikki Howells, MS for Cynon Valley, expressed disappointment.
Kelly Jones, the frontman of the Stereophonics, said the band is growing its audience and values live performances.