The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised an organisation that is supporting the families of ex-miners across the South Wales Valleys, following a visit to Newbridge.
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Four bailed over slavery charges
Four men arrested and held at Ystrad Mynach Police Station on slavery and kidnap charges have been released on bail.Homes in the Rumney area of Cardiff and Bristol were raided by police…
Four men held at Ystrad Mynach Police Station over allegations of slavery
Four men remain in custody at Ystrad Mynach Police Station following the execution of warrants at five addresses in the Cardiff and Bristol area.Officers from Gwent Police’s Operation Imperial team, working with…
Nomination deadline extended for Caerphilly Council’s housing awards
Caerphilly County Borough Council are looking for nominations for their first ever Transforming Lives and Communities Awards.
Charity expands debt help in Rhymney Valley
Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has partnered with a local church to open an eighth debt centre in Bargoed.It has joined forces with the congregation of St Gwladys Church, in…
Plaid AM talks of his “hair-raising” experience of visiting Afghanistan and the worries of his family while he was there
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle spoke about his experiences of visiting Afghanistan four years ago during a Conservative debate at the Senedd on Armed Forces personnel and veterans.Lindsay Whittle, who represents South…
Graig-Y-Rhacca man imprisoned for setting fire to ex-partner’s house
A man set fire to his ex-partner’s house because she would not lend him three pound for a flagon of cider.
Town Hall opens in old Bargoed Police Court
A former courthouse in the centre of Bargoed is the new home of Bargoed Town Council.
The listed historic landmark building was officially reopened as the new Town Hall on Saturday June 28.
Police appeal after Trethomas man goes missing
Police are appealing for information after a 52-year-old Trethomas man went missing.Michael Lehane was last seen yesterday, Thursday June 26, at about 3.30pm in his car – a red Ford Fiesta registration…
Teens in Cwmcarn murder plot re-bailed by Gwent Police
Two teenage girls who reportedly plotted to murder a teacher at Cwmcarn High School have been re-bailed by Gwent Police.A 14-year-old girl from Risca and a 15-year-old girl from Newbridge were arrested…