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…
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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.
Blackwood residents’ association raises cash for Velindre Hospital’s Patagonia trek
A residents’ association has raised £600 for Velindre Hospital with a fancy dress event.Wayne James, of Blackwood, is taking part in a Patagonia trek in November with the aim of raising £6,000…
Machen volunteer looking for sponsorship to attend Hong Kong St John event
A young volunteer is looking for sponsors to help raise money to attend an international youth event next year.
Abertridwr pupils receive letter from The Queen
Pupils at Cwmaber Infants School, in Abertridwr, were delighted when they recently received a royal letter from The Queen.
Caerphilly pupils raise cash for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research
Pupils at Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili recently held a fun day for Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research and raised £270.
Police appeal after pedestrian hit by car in Pengam
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a road traffic collision which at around 8.40am yesterday morning, Tuesday May 26, on Pengam Road, Pengam, near Lewis Boys School. The collision involved a…
Caerphilly man admits murdering 18-year-old at Trecco Bay caravan park
A 26-year-old Caerphilly man has admitted murdering a teenager at the Trecco Bay caravan park in Porthcawl.Conner Marshall, 18, from Barry, Vale of Glamorgan, was found in a critical condition at Trecco…
Teenager arrested in Abercarn over racial abuse of shop worker
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of racially or religiously aggravated harassment after a shop worker was verbally abused.The abuse happened at around 3.45pm on Thursday May 14 at Abercarn Food…