Gwent Police is renewing its appeal for information on the murder of Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan on the 13th anniversary of his disappearance.
Indoor ski slope plans could be approved in January
Plans for the UK’s largest and longest indoor snow centre could be officially approved in January.
Welsh Government seeks public views on new ten-year dementia strategy
A new ten-year Dementia Strategy was published earlier this month, following on from Wales’ first Dementia Action Plan, which sought to improve services and remove stigma around the condition.
Gwent Police monitoring diversion of officers after critical inspection report
Gwent Police is monitoring when it diverts officers from neighbourhood duties to other calls following criticism in an official inspection report.
Community groups receive share of £12k funding
The money comes fro the Co-Op’s Local Community Fund, which has funded nearly 40,000 projects across the UK since it began in 2016.
Christmas hampers delivered to residents in need thanks to campaign
The ‘Everyone Deserves a Christmas’ campaign has seen 50 festive hampers delivered to families most in need around the Upper Rhymney Valley.
Machen Women’s Institute brings festive cheer to with Christmas coffee cup topper
The project rounds off a successful year for the group, which just two years ago was on the brink due to dwindling membership.
The urgent mental health support available in Gwent this Christmas
The Christmas period isn’t always a joyful time, and Aneurin Bevan University Health Board wants local residents to know what urgent support services are available to them when they’re struggling with their mental health.
Welsh Ambulance Service unveils first fully-electric vehicles
The Welsh Ambulance Service has unveiled its first fully-electric vehicles as it looks to reduce its carbon footprint.
Three homes proposed for village’s ‘underused’ green plot
The terraced houses and off-street parking area is proposed for land between Duffryn Road and Llanarth Street, which is currently a grass-covered banking.
Opinion
First Minister: ‘Your compassion strengthens our communities and reminds us what Wales does best’
First Minister of Wales, Eluned Morgan, thanks emergency service workers, NHS staff, and the thousands of volunteers working this Christmas.
‘Being leader is about being open, telling things straight and getting things done’
Caerphilly Council’s new leader Jamie Pritchard discusses his first six weeks in the job, engaging with residents, and plans for 2026.
‘We were not prepared to be a bystander to the hollowing out of our public services’
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths discusses his party’s budget deal with the Welsh Government, by-election success in Penyrheol, and his NHS experience following a recent serious knee injury.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Abercarn, Deri, and Blackwood Stars all top of the tree at Christmas
It was the final chance for local clubs to head into Christmas on a high, with a mixed weekend of results and widespread postponements across the divisions on Saturday December 20.
Gerwyn Price knocked out in World Darts Championship upset
Markham’s Gerwyn Price is out of the World Darts Championship following a straight sets defeat to Wesley Plaisier in the second round.