In a statement, Gwent Police said: “Officers were dispatched to an emergency call on Nelson Road, Ystrad Mynach, regarding a male who had fallen off his bike and has suffered life changing injuries.”
Author: Rhys Williams
Not-for-profit credit union shortlisted for two national awards
Caerphilly-based credit union Smart Money Cymru has been shortlisted for two national awards.
Rotary club welcomes new president as community work continues after pandemic
David Curtis will serve as the president of Pontllanfraith Rotary Club for the next year, taking over from predecessor Edward Williams-Price.
Baptist minister returns home after 35 years to lead church where he got married
On September 3, Andy Baker will be be inducted as the new minister at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church in Blackwood – 35 years after leaving his home town.
Cricket Catch-Up: Promotion still up for grabs for some while relegation still looms for others
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Long-serving councillor and ex-mayor who received royal recognition for charity work passes away aged 88
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More than 120 residents march to Bluebell Woods in protest against its destruction
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Student heading to university to study medicine after being inspired by her own genetics
Celyn Rose, who achieved two A grades and one B in maths, chemistry and biology, carries the cystic fibrosis gene.
From Abertridwr to America – 20-year-old singer songwriter scoops international awards
Caitlin Mae has scooped two awards at a red carpet ceremony celebrating independent music artists from across the globe.
A-Level students receive grades after first summer exams since pandemic
Summer exams were cancelled in both 2020 and 2021 due to the Covid pandemic – with teacher-predicted grades awarded instead.