Robin Reed and his son Owen, from Blackwood, were at Round Hill Head beach, in Seventeen Seventy, with other family members when they were swept out to sea on Sunday April 13.
Category: News
Gwent PCC on chief constable, police precept, and her five main priorities
In this blog, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner discusses the chief constable, her five priorities for policing, and more.
Rugby league ‘systematically underfunded’ in Wales – WRL chairman
James Davies, a former under-19s international who took the helm of WRL in 2023, said a lack of funding has long hindered the growth of the sport.
Critics rail against plan to shut ‘indispensable’ leisure centres
A crowd of protesters gathered outside the council headquarters to voice their opposition to the local authority’s money-saving proposals.
Councillors resist library closure plans that would leave villages ‘with black hole’
Backbench councillors in Caerphilly have resisted proposals to axe ten libraries, telling decision-makers they should give communities more time to explore other options.
‘This can’t happen to anyone else ever again’: Call for ban on strip searching of children
A human rights expert called for a ban on strip searching of children in Wales, with black children disproportionately subject to the traumatising and degrading practice.
Senedd set to debate future of ‘at risk’ canal
Senedd Members are set to debate a 13,000-name petition calling for urgent action to save the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Cwm Ifor Solar Farm rights put up for sale – but for how much?
A council-backed solar farm project has been put up for sale – but to find out further details, prospective buyers will need to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
‘It’s opened our eyes’: School pupils connecting with children in Ukraine
A shared love of Harry Potter is bringing together children in Tir y Berth and war-torn Ukraine.
Proposal for 40 riverside flats is ‘logical extension’ to existing homes
If completed, the project would include 30 one-bedroom and ten two-bedroom flats, along with 32 parking spaces.