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Ex-Co-op manager celebrates 103rd birthday

A familiar face to many as the long-serving manager of his local Co-op, Dennis Reynolds has today celebrated his 103rd birthday at Bargoed Care Home.

The founder of a charity which helps the homeless was surprised with a thank you by the BBC’s One Show.

Labour’s Jane Mudd said she believed the results showed the “Conservative government is on borrowed time”.

Labour topped the police and crime commissioner vote in all but one area of Gwent to secure victory for Jane Mudd.

Gwent Police is appealing to for information to find Paul Williams, 51, and Yarran Watkins, 30, both from Blackwood.

Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public in policing matters and hold their local force and chief constable to account.

Members of Abercarn Scouts have been presented numerous badges and rewards after years of hard work.

Police and crime commissioners are elected to represent the public on policing matters and hold their local force to account.

The project is set to be completed by summer 2026 – with the castle remaining at least partially open during the renovation works.

Labour’s Jane Mudd has been elected as Gwent’s new police and crime commissioner.