School children from the Aber Valley have taken part in a workshop to create wall tiles which will form part of a national mining disaster memorial.
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Buses attacked by teens in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing for information after two Stagecoach buses had their windscreens smashed in separate incidents.The first happened at about 5.40pm on Wednesday November 7 when a gang of teenagers kicked a…
Caerphilly County Borough Remembrance Services 2012
This weekend, people across Caerphilly County Borough will pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.Below are some of the events taking place:Pontllanfraith Council Offices – Saturday November…
Extra trains put on for Wales vs Argentina match
Arriva Trains Wales has confirmed it is putting on extra trains for this weekend’s international rugby match in CardiffWales take on Argentina at the Millennium Stadium at 2.30pm on Saturday and around…
Army Cadets help clean-up at Hengoed Chapel
Two Army Cadets gave up their time and volunteered to help clean-up war graves at Hengoed Chapel last week.The cadets helped with the clean-up as part of their training.Cadets Adam Felton and…
People in Caerphilly most likely to tip extra for average service
Despite the tough economic times, people from Caerphilly have been found most likely to tip – even when the service is average.According to a survey by building society Principality, more than three…
Baby dies after two-hour ambulance wait at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Health bosses have launched an investigation after a pregnant woman lost her baby after being forced to wait two hours for an ambulance.
Coleg Gwent sport students take charge
Coleg Gwent sport students took the lead for school football and netball leagues recently.
Assembly Committee urges Welsh Government to be more ambitious with plans for a national adoption service
The Welsh Government’s plans to establish a new national adoption service don’t go far enough, according to a National Assembly for Wales committee.
10,000 people in Wales trained as Mental Health First Aiders
Ten thousand people across Wales have been trained to spot the symptoms of mental health problems, and taught how to approach someone with a problem to offer support.