On November 15, 2012, elections are to take place to choose a Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent.
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Police hope oldest case of its kind will lead to more trials as 78-year-old is sentenced to 11 years
Blackwood diabetes roadshow finds two thirds at risk
A roadshow offering free diabetes risk assessment tests to Blackwood people revealed that almost two thirds of those tested were of medium to high risk of getting diabetes.Of 112 people who were…
Police appeal after Ynysddu burglary
Officers are appealing for information following a burglary that occurred at a property on Alexandra Road, Ynysddu sometime between 10.40am and 2.40pm on Tuesday October 23.Entry was made via an unsecured door…
Royal British Legion launches 2012 Poppy Appeal in Gwent
The Royal British Legion’s annual Poppy Appeal has had its official launch in the Gwent area.Members of The Royal British Legion in Gwent released 433 Poppy balloons from the gondola of Newport’s…
New library opens in Abercarn
Abercarn’s new library has opened its doors for the first time.Pupils from Abercarn Primary School wrote poems and took part in story-telling at the launch, which was attended by more than 40…
£200,000 to develop Business Improvement Districts in Wales
A £200,000 fund to kick-start the development of Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) in Wales has been jointly announced by Housing, Regeneration and Heritage Minister Huw Lewis and Business Minister Edwina Hart.The fund…
Canal boat launched in Risca by Islwyn Canal Association
A new canal boat has been launched by the Islwyn Canal Association.The Islwyn Lily – named by local school children – set sail on the Crumlin arm of the Monmouthshire and Brecon…
IPCC received 330 complaints against Gwent Police
Watchdog the Independent Police Complaints Commission received 330 complaints about Gwent Police last during 2011/12.The IPCC has published its annual complaint statistics for all 44 police forces and this saw Gwent Police…
Mayor’s appeal raises £8,000 for charity Llamau
Homelessness and domestic abuse charity Llamau has been given a cheque for £8,097.61 by last year’s Caerphilly Major Vera Jenkins.