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House set alight deliberately in Markham

Thursday, August 14, 2014Thursday, August 14, 2014

Gwent Police are investigating after an arson attack in Markham last night, August 13, that resulted in smoke spreading into adjacent homes.

Tributes paid to Senghenydd shopkeeper John Cavanna

Thursday, August 14, 2014Thursday, August 14, 2014

Tributes have been paid to a well-known business man in Senghenydd ahead of his funeral tomorrow.John Cavanna, 86, passed away on July 26 after battling ill health. His family, who own and…

No action to be taken against Cwmcarn school murder plot teen

Thursday, August 14, 2014Thursday, August 14, 2014

No further action will be taken against a teenager arrested on suspicion of conspiring to kill her teacher at Cwmcarn High School.

Jail for Blackwood burglar who stole elderly widow’s jewellery

Thursday, August 14, 2014Monday, August 18, 2014

A Blackwood burglar who stole £30,000 worth of sentimental jewelry from an elderly widow on Christmas Eve has been sent to prison.

Education Minister praises 2014 A-Level and Welsh Baccalaureate results

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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…

Welsh heart patients to be given salt water placebo during cardiac arrest

Thursday, August 14, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014Wednesday, August 13, 2014

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

Wednesday, August 13, 2014

The chief constable of Gwent Police has been cleared of corrupt practice by the Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston.

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