A bronze statue depicting a ‘Miners Rescue’ has been chosen for the National Mining Memorial at Senghenydd.The statue, designed by sculptor Les Johnson, was chosen following a community vote depicts a rescue…
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South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: May 15
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol ward councillor Lindsay Whittle gives his take on the latest news.
Unemployment in Wales falls by 6,000
Unemployment in Wales has fallen by 6,000 according to latest figures from the the Office for National Statistics.
£19,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco stolen from Risca petrol station
An estimated £19,000 worth of cigarettes and tobacco were stolen during a burglary at Tesco Petrol Station in Risca.
Woman punched in face during Pontllanfraith attack
Gwent Police is appealing for information to an assault that took place between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday May 11 in Pontllanfraith.A woman was walking along the lane between Gelli Groes and…
Greater diversity in Welsh local government to be looked at by expert panel
Local Government Minister Lesley Griffiths has set out a programme to promote open and transparent local councils, including measures to ensure elected representatives better reflect the communities they represent. Speaking during a…
Campaign calls for more foster carers
A national campaign to attract more foster carers has been launched.The annual Foster Care Fortnight, run by the Fostering Network, aims to raise the profile of fostering and provide an opportunity for…
Six Nation trophy tours Caerphilly schools
More than 2,000 children across Caerphilly County Borough got the chance to share in the Welsh rugby team’s Six Nations triumph when the championship trophy visited their schools.
New Welsh flag for Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School
A new Welsh flag has been donated to Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School by defence manufacturer General Dynamics.The flag was secured from the company, which has sites in Oakdale and Newbridge, by Islwyn MP…
Newbridge Library to close and move to Memo
Newbridge Library will be closing its doors on Friday May 24 and will be moving to the ground floor of Celynen Colliery Institute Building – known locally as Newbridge Memo.Work is nearing…