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…
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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…
Lidl and Home Bargains set for Blackwood Gate Retail Park
Blackwood Gate Retail Park could soon be home to retail chains Lidl and Home Bargains, its owner has said.Linnell Investments have said the retailers, and others, are interested in occupying units at…
Caerphilly teenager arrested on suspicion of assaulting police officer
A police helicopter landed in Bedwas to help police officers on the ground make an arrest.The helicopter was called on Saturday at around 5pm to help guide officers to where a group…
Oakdale firm’s sweet success with Queen’s Enterprise Award
A sweet manufacturer which won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise has been congratulated on its business success. Bon Bon Buddies Ltd, based on Oakdale Business Park, is one of Europe’s leading supplier…
Cyclist killed in collision in Crumlin
A cyclist has died following a collision this morning in Crumlin.It happened on the A472, Hafodyrynys Road at about 7.20am.Two cars and a cyclist were involved in the collision. The cyclist, a…
IPCC criticises Gwent Police handling of Caerphilly firearms officer who had sex on duty
Gwent Police has been criticised by watchdog the Independent Police Complaints Commission over the way it handled a complaint concerning a Caerphilly firearms officer who had sex on duty.On 10 April 2010,…