Housing Minister Carl Sargeant has praised work by charity Shelter Cymru.Mr Sargeant visited its Valleys Inclusion Project in Ystrad Mynach recently and met some of the people helped by the scheme.He said:…
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Rhymney Comprehensive School’s eco competition win
Pupils from Rhymney Comprehensive School have won a national environmental competition.The school was given the grand prize in the Sky Rainforest Rescue Schools Challenge after pupils investigated how much energy the school…
Appeal for information after burglary, Maple Avenue Risca
Police in Risca are appealing for information following a burglary at an address in Maple Avenue Risca on Monday September 16.Its believed the burglary occurred between 9.30am and 12.30pm and a pair…
Cardiff Devils sponsorship deal won’t leave Bedwas IT company out in the cold
They know the difference between a memory stick and an ice hockey stick, but that hasn’t stopped a Bedwas IT firm from sponsoring the Cardiff Devils.Excellence IT, based on Bedwas House Industrial…
Thousands cheer Tour of Britain through Caerphilly
Thousands of people lined the streets of Caerphilly County Borough last week to welcome the world’s best cyclists as they rode stage five of this year’s Tour of Britain.The miserable morning weather…
Labour to scrap the ‘Bedroom Tax’ if it wins General Election
The Labour Party has committed to scrapping the controversial housing benefit reform known by critics as the ‘Bedroom Tax’.From April 1 this year, changes to housing benefit by the UK Government meant…
Appeal over Cefn Fforest rugby assault
Police are investigating after a rugby player had his jaw broken during a game.The assault happened at Cefn Fforest on Sunday September 15 between 3.30pm and 3.45pm when Fleur De Lys youth…
Welsh Water work in Caerphilly town centre continues
D?r Cymru Welsh Water is to continue with the second phase of work to carry out upgrades to the water mains in Caerphilly town.Work will be carried out on Cardiff Road and…
Consultation launched on M4 relief around Newport
The Welsh Government has launched a public consultation on a draft plan to build a £1 billion M4 relief road to the south of Newport.Minister for Economy, Science and Transport, Edwina Hart…
Police investigate unexplained death in Rhymney
Police have launched an investigation into the death of a 21-year-old man in Rhymney.Officers were called to an address in Rhymney at around 5.34am on Saturday September 21.When they arrived, together with…