The puppets of former Islwyn MP, Neil Kinnock and his wife, used on the popular television show Spitting Image reached over £3,000 when they went to auction last month.
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Falklands veteran Simon Weston “still friends” with Argentinian pilot who bombed the Sir Galahad
Falklands veteran Simon Weston has revealed he is still friends with the Argentinian pilot who bombed his ship during the conflict.
Man rescued for clothes recycling container in Pontllanfraith
Firefighters have rescued a man from a clothes recycling bin in Pontllanfraith after he became stuck inside.
Man arrested on suspicion of kidnap after “altercation” at Hengoed railway station
A man has been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a woman, after what police have described as an “altercation” at Hengoed railway station.British Transport Police said it was appealing for witnesses to…
Argoed murder: Inquest begins into the deaths of Cerys Yemm and Matthew Williams at Sirhowy Arms Hotel
A freed prisoner brutally murdered a young woman just two weeks after being released from jail – and died himself when he was tasered by a policewoman, an inquest heard today.
Deri school pupils quiz Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP
Pupils at Deri Primary School were given the opportunity to meet and quiz their local MP Gerald Jones.
Pontllanfraith-based manufacturer nets new distribution deal
A Pontllanfraith-based manufacturer of specialist medical devices has announced a major new distribution deal for Canada.
Second consultation begins into boundary plans which could see Islwyn scrapped
Proposals which could see the Islwyn constituency wiped off the political map have entered their second consultation phase.
Time Credits scheme a success in Lansbury Park and Graig y Rhacca
A community work scheme which rewards volunteers with incentives has seen nearly 300 residents take part.
Arriva Trains Wales clarifies position on Caerphilly train fire as Welsh Government opens consultation
Arriva Trains Wales has clarified its position over an investigation into a train fire at Caerphilly station.