A brook has been left heavily polluted in the aftermath of a large fire at a scrapyard on Penallta Industrial Estate.
Author: Rhys Williams
Autism hub looking to reach out to more people as Covid restrictions eased
Autistic Minds opened its new hub in September last year, but now coronavirus restrictions have eased, it’s hoping to reach out to more people.
Javelin thrower wins bronze medal at Paralympics
Hollie Arnold threw an impressive 39.73m in the Women’s F46 Javelin competition at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Warm reception for Olympic heroes at open-top car parade
Olympic heroes Lauren Price and Lauren Williams received a warm reception as they were paraded through their home towns of Ystrad Mynach and Blackwood on Friday morning.
Firefighters still tackling blaze on industrial estate
In a statement, the fire service described it as a “large well-developed fire” and said it involved around 200 tonnes of metal.
New air quality technology won’t be used in schools until tests carried out
Welsh Government plans to introduce the technology into schools has been criticised by both the Conservatives and Plaid Cymru.
Children’s book highlighting work of police launched at community centre
‘Who said pigs can’t fly?’ was written by children’s author Mike Church, with help from Gwent Police and residents of Lansbury Park.
Council plans to reopen buildings this autumn
The council’s headquarters in Tredomen is likely to reopen its doors to the public in September, while assessments are being carried out in other council buildings across the borough.
More than £6m to be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools
The Welsh Government has announced more than £6m will be spent on new technology to improve air quality in schools, colleges and universities.
Olympians to get open-top car parade through their home towns
Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams will be given an open-top car parade through their home towns following their medal-winning performances in Tokyo earlier this summer.