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Former student who threatened to kill college learners in online video sentenced

Thursday, February 12, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

A former Merthyr Tydfil College student who threatened to “stab, cut and slice” staff ans current learners in a video uploaded to YouTube has been handed a suspended prison sentence.

Troubled GP company eHarley Street to hand back three more surgeries

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

A Leicestershire-based GP management company, which was heavily criticised for its running of primary care services, is handing back its contract for Gelligaer Surgery.

Two due in court charged with historic child abuse offences

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Two people are due in court following a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in Abergavenny .

Police chief vows not to “step back” on neighbourhood policing after precept block

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Gwent’s police chief constable has said a rejected 6.99% precept increase would have helped the force maintain ongoing improvements.

Council CCTV staff facing reduced hours in cost-cutting plan

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Wednesday, February 11, 2026

A cost-cutting plan for Caerphilly Council’s CCTV service focuses on reducing staff hours, the local authority has confirmed.

Backing for £2m project to make borough ‘cleaner and greener’

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Wednesday, February 11, 2026

The council is proposing a 50% increase in the project’s budget over the next two years, as part of the new budget proposals.

Reckless driver recalled to prison following release

Wednesday, February 11, 2026Friday, February 13, 2026

Casey Jackson, 31, from Rhymney was released from prison on licence, but has since breached the conditions of his release.

Shopkeeper at odds with police and council over later booze sales

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A Newport shopkeeper’s hopes of selling alcohol later at night have faced opposition from police and council officers, who argue it could lead to problems for neighbours.

‘You are missed, and you will not be forgotten’

Tuesday, February 10, 2026Monday, February 16, 2026

Tributes have been paid to 17-year-old Tristan Shae Kerr, whose death last week has “touched an entire community”.

Twyn Hywel wind farm secures government backing to move ahead

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

A planned wind farm which could generate enough electricity to power around 81,000 homes has secured government backing, clearing the way for construction to begin next year.

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