School pupils have been helping to spread some festive cheer by putting together dozens of food hampers for local 16 to 20-year-olds who have recently left care.As part of Operation Santa, a…
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First Bill introduced since greater Welsh law-making powers obtained
The first Bill to be introduced since the Welsh Government gained greater law-making powers following the referendum in March 2011 has been laid before the National Assembly for Wales.The Local Government Byelaws…
12-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy handed ASBO by youth court
A 12-year-old boy from Ystrad Mynach has been given an ASBO due to his behaviour.Mark Humphreys, of Lisburn Road, Ystrad Mynach, was given a two-year Antisocial Behaviour Order by Cwmbran Youth Court…
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community work
Llanbradach villagers to be honoured for community workEight villagers are to be honoured for their community work in Llanbradach.Earlier this year the Llanbradach and Pwll-y-Pant Community Council asked for nominations for a…
Welsh First Minister: Time to change strategy on economy
First Minister Carwyn Jones has called on the UK Government to come up with a new approach to create jobs and growth in economy before it is too late.The call comes ahead…
Almost 140 car sellers warned by Caerphilly Council
The owners of 136 vehicles for sale on the sides of roads in Caerphilly County Borough have been warned by Trading Standards.Since January this year, it has been illegal to sell any…
Wales football manager Gary Speed found dead at home
Wales football boss Gary Speed has died, the Football Association of Wales has confirmed in a statement.
Crosskeys man admits causing death by dangerous driving
A Crosskeys man has pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.Jamie Gray, 22, of Garden Suburbs, Pontywaun, appeared via video link at Cardiff Crown Court. He will now be sentenced in…
Poster competition teaches parents in Bargoed to ‘Park it Right’
Ten-year-old Jack Beytell of St Gwladys Primary School, in Bargoed, has won a Gwent Police poser competition telling parents to “Park it Right”.Bargoed’s Neighbourhood Policing Team has been using the competition this…
St Cenydd School pupils take pride in their environment!
Pupils from St Cenydd School in Trecenydd are joining forces to tackle litter in and around their school, having received grant funding for a special project.The ‘Litterbug Club’ project was inspired by…