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…
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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…
No Cold Calling Zone introduced in Nelson
Residents in two Nelson streets have peace of mind against the possibility of cold calling and doorstep crime, with the introduction of a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.Church Lane and Llwyn-yr-Eos are covered…
Islwyn MP backs Carbon Monoxide awareness campaign
Islwyn MP Chris Evans is backing a campaign to highlight the dangers of Carbon Monoxide poisoning.New research from the Carbon Monoxide – Be Alarmed! Campaign shows that 63% of households in Wales…
Blackwood midwife named Wales’ best
A Blackwood-based midwife has been awarded Welsh Midwife of the Year by The Royal College of Midwives.Geraldine Goodchild was nominated by grateful mum, Paula Harris, for being “a positive influence” and providing…