An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder following the death of teenager Lainie Williams in Cefn Fforest last week.
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Jersey belonging to late Wales and Lions rugby star returned to family
A British and Irish Lions jersey worn by the late rugby player Alun Pask, from Blackwood, has been returned to his family.
College’s ‘modern and innovative’ upgrade wins planning approval
Plans for a “state-of-the-art” upgrade at the Coleg Gwent campus in Crosskeys have moved a step closer after winning the support of Caerphilly councillors.
Private care providers ‘making hay’ as plan to restrict profits ‘backfires’
Jake Berriman, leader of Powys Council, warned an “unforeseen” consequence has left councils with no choice but to cough up because other providers have fled the sector.
Family pay tribute to ‘brave and beautiful’ 17-year-old killed in alleged attack
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Detailed plans backed for homes on site of former pub
Detailed plans for 14 new apartments and a shop have been approved for the site of a former Pontllanfraith pub.
MS calls on Welsh Government to back calls to reopen railway line through Nelson
The Welsh Government should support calls for the reopening of Nelson’s railway line to passengers, Plaid Cymru’s deputy leader has said.
Green light for 50 new ‘contemporary’ homes on town estate
The sites are currently classed as “informal grassland” and could be transformed with a mixture of apartments, houses and bungalows.
Tourism sector ‘bled dry’ by red tape, industry leaders warn
North Wales Tourism urged ministers to “slow down”, warning of a growing regulatory burden and a 30% business downturn in some areas.
Wales ‘failing to turn human rights rhetoric into reality’
Plaid Cymru MS Sioned Williams said disabled people, refugees and children are being let down by a system that fails to protect their rights.