Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said the question of a single Welsh police force is “some way down the line” after his chief constable gave her backing to the idea.
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Missing Chepstow teenager last seen in Rhymney found safe and well
Update: April 4th, 10.30amGwent Police has reported that a missing Chepstow teenager has been found safe and well after a public appeal.Sixteen-year-old Rachael Jones was last seen in Rhymney on Thursday March…
Deri artist launches exhibition of 50-year career at St David’s Hall, Cardiff
An artist who grew up in the Rhymney Valley is exhibiting a retrospective of his work at David’s Hall in Cardiff.
Bedwas teenager overcomes autism to organise awards
A 14-year-old autistic Bedwas girl has helped to organise a glamorous charity awards ceremony.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: April 3
Caerphilly Council Well, it seems the senior officers’ pay fiasco is going to prove costly – and not just in the wages of 21 top officials at Caerphilly council. The authority has…
Regulator Ofgem fines Swalec owner SSE £10.5m
SSE, the parent company of energy firm SWALEC, has been fined a record £10.5 million by regulator Ofgem for mis-selling.
Rare fungus found at Aberbargoed Grasslands
A rare species of fungus, never before found in Wales, has been discovered at Aberbargoed Grasslands National Nature Reserve.The fungus, Spongy Mazegill, was unearthed by site ranger Mark Allen in February and…
“No toll” for M4 Newport relief road
There would be no charge for motorists on a proposed M4 relief road in Newport, the Welsh Government has told the BBC.
Minister Warns of Fallout from “Bedroom Tax”
The cut in housing benefit for tenants with spare bedrooms will have a devastating impact across Wales, Housing Minister Carl Sargeant has said.
Caerphilly Council’s SmartCard scheme hits 100,000
A council scheme which combines library and leisure centre membership cards has hit 100,000.Launched by Caerphilly County Borough Council in September 2007, the initiative allows residents and visitors to Caerphilly county borough…