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Author: Richard Gurner

Inquiries ongoing after two people killed in explosion at Nelson property

Monday, December 15, 2025Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Inquiries into a house fire in Nelson which claimed the lives of two people are ongoing, police have said.

Two people killed in explosion at Nelson property

Saturday, December 13, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

Two people have been killed in a reported explosion in the garden of a property in Heol Fawr, Nelson.

Student ‘lucky to be alive’ after horror smash on Wyllie Bends prompts fresh safety calls

Wednesday, December 10, 2025Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Phoebe Miller, 19, of Ynysddu was driving on the B4351 Wyllie Bends early Sunday morning, December 7, at around 1.30am.

Four Caerphilly martial artists win medals at world championships in Germany

Wednesday, December 10, 2025

Four young martial artists from Caerphilly have returned home with an impressive haul of medals after representing Wales at the WKU World Championships in Germany.

M4 Prince of Wales Bridge to close overnight for urgent safety work

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The M4 Prince of Wales Bridge will be fully closed overnight in both directions on Tuesday December 9 for urgent safety work, National Highways has confirmed.

Fire service precept could rise by almost 3% for Caerphilly Council taxpayers

Monday, December 8, 2025Tuesday, December 9, 2025

The fire service, which covers Caerphilly County Borough as well as nine other local authority areas across south Wales, is currently consulting on its budget proposals for 2026/2027.

Long-term funding deal secures future of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal

Friday, December 5, 2025Wednesday, December 10, 2025

A multi-year funding agreement will help safeguard businesses, communities and wildlife that rely on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.

Bargoed Christmas Market 2025 cancelled due to forecasted high winds

Friday, December 5, 2025Friday, December 5, 2025

It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.

Man charged over A465 quadbike crash death

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, died following the collision on the A465, between Rhymney and Dowlais, earlier this year.

MP praises work of charity Community Volunteers Wales

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A charity which started out helping people collect their shopping and prescriptions during the pandemic now has 300 active volunteers and is a “lifeline” to an isolated community.

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