The University of South Wales has officially come into being today. The creation of Wales’ largest higher education institution is the result of a merger between Newport and Glamorgan universities.With 33,500 students…
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Welsh rugby stars back Project Bernie scheme
Bargoed youngsters taking part in rugby camps over the Easter holidays received a special visit from Welsh rugby international Andrew Coombs, from Nelson, and former Welsh international and Cross Keys player Lloyd Burns.
Minister launches plan bee for Wales
The Welsh Government has announced plans to tackle the dwindling bee population in Wales.Launched by Natural Resources Minister Alun Davies on Tuesday, the draft ‘Action Plan for Pollinators for Wales’ is in…
Coleg Gwent students visit European Parliament
Coleg Gwent students got first-hand experience of European economics in action on a visit to the European Parliament in Brussels in preparation for A Level exams.A group of ten A Level Economics…
All Wales meeting of Police Commissioners and Chief Constables
All four Welsh Police and Crime Commissioners and all four Welsh Chief Constables met on Monday.The All Wales Policing Group meeting was hosted by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner, Ian Johnston.It’s the…
Caerphilly Council votes to halt social services merger with Blaenau Gwent
Councillors have voted to halt the merger of Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Councils’ social services departments over fears that Caerphilly taxpayers would end up subsidising services in Blaenau Gwent.
Falklands War hero Simon Weston pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher.
Nelson-born Mr Weston was a Welsh Guardsman during the 1982 conflict and suffered severe burns to his body when the ship the Sir Galahad was destroyed.
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli to appear at Caerphilly Food Festival in May
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to make an appearance at the Caerphilly Food Festival next month.
Appeal after rail worker abused by passenger on Bargoed to Penarth train
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after a female member of rail staff was verbally abused by a passenger on board a train.
Police appeal after Rhymney break-in
Officers in Rhymney are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Goshen Street.