An investigation by police watchdog the IPCC has been launched after a man involved in an assault in Pontllanfraith fell ill while he was in police custody.The man, a 31-year-old, was involved…
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John Griffiths says 5p charge has been a ‘resounding success’ that has raised more than £800,000 in a year
Police with Tasers patrol Abercarn in search for man wanted in connection with incident
Police armed with Tasers are currently looking for a man they would like to speak to in connection with a “disturbance” at an address in Abercarn.A police spokesman, in a statement, said:…
Demolition work begins at old Ystrad Mynach Hospital
Demolition work has begun at the former Ystrad Mynach Hospital site to make way for a new £6 million sports centre.The centre, which was announced by the then Plaid-controlled council in January…
First-class result for Tredegar mum
A Tredegar mum has been awarded a First-class honours degree after successfully completing her education degree course at Ystrad Mynach College.Susan Davies, a 41-year-old divorced parent, successfully completed the part-time evening course…
Concerns raised over Universal Credit’s reliance on internet
Welsh Equalities Minister Jane Hutt has raised concerns that people with little or no IT skills could find it difficult to apply for the new Universal Credit scheme – which is to…
Rugby Union: Aberavon RFC 25 Bedwas RFC 22
Bedwas’ quest to break the hoodoo and win at the Talbot Athletic Ground goes on after throwing away a healthy lead in what was – to use the cliché – a game of two halves.
Newborns to be protected against whooping cough
Pregnant women will be offered whooping cough vaccinations to protect their newborn babies following a rise in cases and deaths amongst young infants, Chief Medical Officer for Wales Dr Ruth Hussey has…
Specialist services to be centralised in South Wales NHS shake-up
Specialist NHS services in South Wales are to be reorganised with health bosses claiming the current set-up is “unsustainable”.Conservative and Plaid Cymru AMs have questioned the plans stating it would lead to…
Caerphilly woman sentenced for trespassing with intent to steal
A Caerphilly woman has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of community service after admitting a charge of trespass.