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Inquiries ongoing after two people killed in explosion at Nelson property

Monday, December 15, 2025Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Inquiries into a house fire in Nelson which claimed the lives of two people are ongoing, police have said.

No life-threatening injuries after one-car crash, police confirm

Monday, December 15, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

No life-threatening injuries were reported following a car crash near Rhymney on Sunday December 14.

Two people killed in explosion at Nelson property

Saturday, December 13, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

Two people have been killed in a reported explosion in the garden of a property in Heol Fawr, Nelson.

New operating model backed for miners’ institute

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

The ’Stute was saved from being ‘mothballed’ under council cost-cutting measures at the start of the year, and following widespread public opposition.

Risca Male Choir to team up with Hear Her Voice choir for Christmas performance

Friday, December 12, 2025

The performance, called The Night Before Christmas, will include “a stunning array of Christmas arrangements”, the choir has said – including mulled wine and mince pies.

Around 125 jobs at risk as aluminium firm looks to close Bedwas site

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

Norsk Hydro is looking to close five of its European extrusion plants, including its site on Pant Glas Industrial Estate, due to “prolonged weak demand and market downturn”.

Person in hospital following railway incident in Nelson

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

A person is in a critical condition in hospital following an incident on the railway line in Nelson, British Transport Police has confirmed.

Primary school raises £10k for Children in Need appeal

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

Pupils, staff, and parents at Ysgol y Castell came together to raise £9,708.73 for the charity through a variety of fundraising activities.

Plaid Cymru victorious in Penyrheol council by-election

Friday, December 12, 2025Monday, December 15, 2025

Plaid Cymru candidate Aneurin Minton picked up 60% of the votes cast to secure the win and maintain his party’s total control of the ward.

Greyhound racing ban could see venue miss out on £15 million

Friday, December 12, 2025Friday, December 12, 2025

Wales’ only greyhound racing track could miss out on £15 million over the next five years if the sport is banned in Wales.

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