Firefighters will join a public sector strike on July 10 before walking out for eight consecutive days from Monday July 14.The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are striking as part of a three…
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Nelson man ‘beat six-week-old baby to death’, court hears
A boyfriend beat his girlfriend’s six-week-old baby to death on her first night out after giving birth, Newport Crown Court has heard.Michael Pearce, 32, was left alone with little Alfie Sullock while…
Police appeal after 14-year-old Bargoed boy goes missing
Police are appealing for information to find 14-year-old Curtis Gingell from Bargoed who has been reported as missing.Curtis was last seen at 9pm on July 4 in Oakdale. He also has contacts…
Trinant man killed friend after drug binge, court told
A Trinant man told police he had consumed a cocktail of drugs before killing a friend days after holding a knife to his throat in the street, a court heard.
Caerphilly County Borough scheme to help rough sleepers to be extended
A council-backed scheme which helps rough sleepers is likely to be extended.The Caerphilly Churches Night Shelter scheme was piloted at three churches in January 2013 to try and reduce rough sleeping in…
In Pictures: Prince Charles’ visit to Senghenydd
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall paid tribute to Wales’ coal mining past during a visit to Senghenydd on Thursday July 3 as part of their tour of Wales.The Royal couple…
Creative success at Bedwas High School
GCSE and A-Level art students at Bedwas High School showed off their creativity at a special art exhibition held at the school on Thursday June 26.The exhibition showcased the work students have…
Megaday celebrates raising £250,000 for Velindre Cancer Centre
Organisers of the Megaday music festival have celebrated raising £250,000 for Velindre Hospital by presenting it with cheque representing the total amount of money raised.The fundraising event was first launched in 1995…
Sister of missing Manic Street Preachers’ guitarist Richard Edwards backs new ‘After Missing’ project
The sister of missing Manic Street Preacher guitarist Richard Edwards has backed a new project funded by the Big Lottery.The charity Missing People will receive close to £500,000 over three years to…
Caerphilly Castle recreated using CGI technology
Caerphilly Castle has been recreated using the latest computer technology to give people a glimpse of how the medieval building would have looked centuries ago in the early 1300s.The video captures the…