A new agreement to improve the system of care and support for people in a mental health crisis has been signed by the Welsh Government, police forces, the NHS, councils and other…
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Gwent Police funding cut by 0.6% by UK Government
Gwent Police’s funding has been cut by just 0.6% by the UK Government.The saving, equating to around £416,000, brings Home Office funding to the force to £72.5 million.The Police and Crime Commissioner…
New play area for Llanbradach
A new play area has been officially unveiled at Cwm Las Playing Field in Llanbradach.
United Welsh’s Christmas gift donation to Llamau
Staff at Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh brightened the festive season for children living in local refuges by donating dozens of Christmas presents.
Deadline set for British Coal workers to join legal battle
Former British Coal workers suffering from lung and skin cancer and respiratory diseases which are likely to have developed after exposure to harmful fumes while working at coking plants, have until April 24 to register to join the group taking legal action against the company.
Steel company boosted after move to new Crosskeys site
A steel company which relocated to Crosskeys last year has reported a boost in turnover and pre-tax profits.Capital Coated Steel relocated from its sites in Cardiff and Pontypool to a 130,000 sq…
Watchdog investigates Gwent Police after detainees injured at Ystrad Mynach custody suite
Five investigations have been launched by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) after several people in Gwent Police’s custody injured themselves.
Police appeal for information following New Year’s Day assault in Phillipstown
Gwent Police are appealing for information after a 57-year-old man was assaulted during the early hours of New Year’s Day.The man was walking home along Jones Street, Phillipstown, New Tredegar at around…
Police investigate arson attack on disused pub in Pontllanfraith
Gwent Police and South Wales Fire and Rescue Service are investigating an arson attack on a disused pub in Pontllanfraith.Crews were called to the White Hart pub on Newbridge Road at 7.30pm…
Army apologises for ‘beasting’ punishment that killed Hengoed soldier Gavin Williams
The Army has apologised for the death of Hengoed soldier Gavin Williams, who died after being subjected to an unlawful punishment known as “beasting”.