The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has helped to officially open a new victim support service from Gwent Police.The Baroness Helen Newlove of Warrington was joined by Gwent Police and Crime…
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Bargoed cook scoops School Chef of the Year award
A Bargoed cook has been voted the UK’s top school chef at a national final on May 20.
Assembly Member to refuse £10,000 pay rise if re-elected
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said he will refuse a £10,000 pay rise if he is re-elected to the National Assembly of Wales next year.The controversial pay rise – 18.5% on…
Police appeal after mountain bike theft in Risca
Gwent Police are appealing for information following theft from a shed at a property on Sycamore Crescent, Risca on May 21.A blue “Giant” mountain bike was stolen along with fishing equipment.A witness…
Thousands enjoy Eisteddfod, as Caerphilly gets £6m boost
The Urdd National Eisteddfod is set to bring in an estimated £6 million to the local economy, according to official estimates.More than 100,000 people were expected to visit the festival at Llancaiach…
11 wheelie bins stolen in Trethomas last month
Eleven wheelie bins were reported as stolen in Trethomas during April, Gwent Police has said.While on patrol recently, officers came across two areas where bins were being burnt out – wasteland near…
Play group raises awareness of rare condition with fun day
A Caerphilly playgroup helped raise awareness of a rare illness by celebrating Say Hello for Williams Syndrome Day on May 15.Bambinos playgroup, which meets every Friday at the Twyn Community Centre in…
More devolved powers for Wales in Queen’s Speech
Wales is to get more power devolved from Westminster, the UK Government has revealed during the Queen’s Speech.The National Assembly of Wales will take control of some major energy projects, such as…
UK’s oldest twins from Abertridwr pass away within weeks of each other
The UK’s oldest twins have passed away within weeks of each other at an Abertridwr care home.Florence Davies and Glenys Thomas, who were 103, were born on November 22, 1911, and grew…
Lewis Girls pupils win Young Enterprise Awards
Pupils from Lewis Girls Comprehensive School have been named ‘best company’ as part of the local Young Enterprise Awards.