Gwent Police is appealing for information, or witnesses to come forward, after a horde of jewellery worth tens of thousands of pounds was stolen from an Argos store.Thieves raided the catalogue store,…
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Cefn Fforest councillor suspended for two months for “bullying” behaviour
A Cefn Fforest councillor has been suspended for two months for “disrespectful and bullying behaviour”.Independent councillor Graham Simmonds was investigated by the Public Services Ombudsman for Wales after two allegations of a…
Six Nations train strike called off
The Arriva Wales Trains strike by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union, which was due to take place on Friday, has been called off after legal action.Members of the RMT were to…
Caerphilly woman, 39, charged with helping escaped prisoner
A 39-year-old woman has been charged with harbouring an escaped prisoner.On September 24 last year, convicted murderer Wyndham Richard Thomas, 33, was arrested at an address in Caerphilly town after going on…
Cancer fundraisers thanked at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel
Fundraisers who took part in the Valleys ‘Relay for Life’ event last year have been honoured at a presentation evening.Held recently at Blackwood’s Maes Manor hotel, the evening was organised by local…
Caerphilly Council tribute to Dame Margaret Price
The Deputy Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has paid tribute to leading soprano Dame Margaret Price, who died recently at the age of 69.Cllr Allan Pritchard said: “With one of the…
One of the most beloved opera singers of her generation known for her roles in Mozart and Verdi
Coleg Gwent students compete in national trainee contest
Coleg Gwent students have today been competing in the first round of the 2011 Association of Hairdressers and Therapists UK Trainee Competition.This year’s first round event was held at Newport Centre where…
Caerphilly Council catering team shortlisted for four national awards
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s catering team has been shortlisted in four categories at of the prestigious Local Authority Caterers Association (LACA) Awards 2011.Councillor Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education, leisure and lifelong…
Trehir waste centre plan scrapped
Plans for a £6m waste transfer station at Trehir have hit the buffers over cost concerns.The scheme included technology to generate electricity from gas coming from the former landfill site. A recent…