Ed Miliband, leader of the Labour Party, has opened an exhibition in the House of Commons to commemorate the centenary of the Senghenydd Mining Disaster.Caerphilly MP Wayne David has organised a week-long…
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Bargoed teenager named volunteer of the year
A volunteer from Bargoed has been named one of Wales’ volunteers of the year at a ceremony in Cardiff.James Wilkes volunteers with the University of South Wales’ Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and…
Chief Constable told to retire by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has admitted he told Chief Constable Carmel Napier to retire or be forced out.Mr Johnston made the admission on BBC Radio Wales after the South…
New Post Office opens in Senghenydd
A family shop which opened its doors 100 years ago has entered a new era as a Post Office.
Senghenydd’s new branch is in the Cavanna Convenience Store, in Commercial Street, and received its official opening last Friday.
Eco farmhouse in Manmoel unveiled by Minister
A farmer’s state-of-the-art eco home has been given a ministerial official opening.The new home of farmer Arthur Davies and his family at Maes Yr Onn, in Manmoel, is self sustainable and completely…
Snakes stolen in New Tredegar burglary
Two Boa constrictors and a Californian King Snake were stolen during a burglary in New TredegarThe theft took place at a property in Jones Street, Phillipstown, at approximately 11.35pm on Wednesday June…
Gwent Police confirms retirement of Chief Constable
Gwent Police has publicly confirmed the retirement of Chief Constable Carmel Napier after it was revealed last week she would be stepping down.Labour MPs Wayne David and Chris Evans have claimed Mrs…
Dog mess and litter fines issued in Caerphilly County Borough up 120%
The number of fixed fines for littering and dog fouling issued by Caerphilly County Borough Council has more than doubled in a year.Last financial year the council issued a total of 430…
Welsh Water unveil £2bn investment programme
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has unveiled a £2 billion project to improve it water pipes and sewage network and to reduce the risk of flooding.
Microlight aircraft stolen from Blackwood
A microlight aircraft has been stolen from a car park in Blackwood.