The percentage of A-level students getting A and A* grade in Wales has risen this year while the overall pass rate has fallen slightly.The proportion of students getting A* or A grades rose…
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Welsh heart patients to be given salt water placebo during cardiac arrest
Welsh heart failure patients will be among 4,000 people given a placebo instead of adrenaline when undergoing resuscitation attempts as part of a trial that will break 50 years of medical practice.
Plaid Cymru selects firefighter as Caerphilly candidate for General Election
Plaid Cymru has selected a firefighter to be a candidate at next year’s UK General Election.
Craig Roberts returns to Maesycwmmer to direct new film Just Jim
He may be playing a teenage loser with a dog as his only friend, but not many people can say they directed their first film at the age of just 23.
Caerphilly woman given ASBO for nuisance and intimidating behaviour
A Caerphilly woman has been handed a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).
No action to be taken over corruption claim against Gwent Police Chief Constable
The chief constable of Gwent Police has been cleared of corrupt practice by the Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.
New Tredegar’s White Rose Centre gets defibrillator
A life-saving heart defibrillator has been installed at the White Rose Information and Resource Centre in New Tredegar, thanks to the fundraising efforts of staff.
Gwent Police drink and drug driving campaign sees two percent test positive
More than 1,350 motorists were tested by Gwent Police as part of this year’s All Wales Summer Anti Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign.
Llancaiach Fawr Manor wins heritage education award
Llancaiach Fawr Manor, near Nelson, has won a top educational award.
The Manor is once again the proud holder of the Sandford Award for Excellence in Heritage Education
Wanted Aberbargoed man arrested and returned to prison
An Aberbargoed man wanted for breaching his prison release licence has been arrested by police.Anthony Foley, 25, was released from prison on March 10 this year and was serving a one year…