A report into asbestos at the now closed Cwmcarn High School found the substance “poses potential serious risk to health” and should be demolished.The school, which has 900 pupils, was closed suddenly…
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New Communities First Programmes for Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough is to get a chunk of Welsh Government money to fund four new Communities First programmes.
Appeal after criminal damage in Blackwood
Police are appealing for information after two incidents of criminal damage on Lilian Road, Blackwood.The first occurred on Wednesday November 14 at around 7.30pm when a stone smashed the outer pane of…
Brother of convicted murderer also now wanted for breaching prison release conditions
The brother of a convicted murderer wanted by police for breaching his release licence has also gone on the run.Steven Soal was serving a two-year eight-month prison sentence for arson after being…
Recommendations in Silk report on devolution could allow Welsh Government to vary level of income tax residents pay
The power to raise taxes and borrow money should be devolved to Wales, a key report on the future of the country and its relationship with the rest of the UK has concluded.
Police appeal after burglaries in Gilfach, Pengam and Ystrad Mynach
Gwent Police is appealing for information following three burglaries which happened in the Caerphilly County Borough area.Two occurred in the daytime on Thursday November 8.Forced entry was made into a property on…
Alcohol-related illness costs NHS in Wales £70m a year
Alcohol-related illness is costing the NHS in Wales around £70m a year, according to Health Minister Lesley Griffiths.
Convicted murderer wanted for breach of licence conditions
A convicted murderer is wanted by police after he was recalled to prison for breaching the terms of his releas licence.
Independent candidate Ian Johnston elected as Gwent police and crime commissioner
Independent candidate Ian Johnston has been elected as the police and crime commissioner for the Gwent force area.
Ystrad Mynach College electronics student through to skills final
An electronics student from Ystrad Mynach College has been taking part in a prestigious UK skills competition this week.Lewis Clarke, 19, from Penallta, has won a place in the final of the…