Police are trying to identify this man who they would like to speak to in connection with an incident in Bals Convenience Store, Bargoed. Officers are investigating a report of verbal abuse…
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UK Government’s plan to increase water competition “unlikely to work in Wales”
UK Government plans to increase water competition are unlikely to work in Wales according to the National Assembly of Wales’ Environment and Sustainability Committee.The Water Bill, if passed, would allow non-household premises…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: August 14
Votes at 16 There has recently been published a report on the attitude of young people towards devolution. Not surprisingly, it showed that young people are not interested in how Wales is…
Builder prosecuted for unsafe work in Caerphilly
A builder who provided a customer with a potentially dangerous garage roof has been sentenced to 200 hours community service and ordered to pay £3,000.Dean Ward, a director of Porth-based business Builders…
Cyclist killed following Crumlin crash named
The 60-year-old cyclist who died following a collision on the A472, Hafodyrynys Road can now be named as Paul Jones from Markham.Two cars and the cyclist were involved in the collision which…
Plaid to hold hustings for Islwyn general election candidate
Plaid Cymru in Islwyn announced at their monthly constituency meeting on August 8 that they will be holding hustings to select their Westminster Parliamentary candidate to fight the seat at the next…
Exams helpline opens for students in Wales with unexpected A-level grades
Nervous A-level students awaiting their exam results on Thursday will be able to turn to expert professionals if their grades are not what they expected.Careers advisers from the Exam Results Helpline will…
St Barrwg’s Church in Bedwas receives £180,000 lottery grant for urgent repairs
An historic Grade II* listed church in Bedwas has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund grant of £180,300 to carry out urgent repair work.St Barrwg’s Church, which dates medieval period, will have…
Two arrested over fatal collision in Crumlin
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving following a fatal collision in Crumlin.A 51-year-old man from the Porth area and a 59-year-old from the Ebbw Vale area…
Abertridwr man wanted by police
An Abertridwr man released from prison is wanted by police for breaching his licence conditions.David Bowen, 30, has been recalled to prison and has links to Pontypridd.Anyone who has seen him or…