Overnight opening hours at the minor injury unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr were temporality reduced during the pandemic, and the health board now wants to make the cut permanent.
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Rhymney school receives “glowing” Estyn report
An all-age school in Rhymney has received what its headteacher has described as a “glowing” report following an inspection in May this year.
“Jack’s legacy”: How Caerphilly is looking to tackle the threat of dangerous dogs
A new initiative launched in a bid to end dangerous dog attacks has been described as the “legacy” of ten-year-old Jack Lis, who was killed by an XL Bully dog.
New employability hub opens to help improve localised support for job seekers and employers
A new hub for employability has opened in Bargoed to help improve opportunities for job seekers and employers in the local area.
Blackwood drink driver jailed for Christmas crash
A Blackwood man has been jailed after injuring three people in a crash on Christmas day while under the influence of alcohol.
Direct rail services to Newport on the Ebbw Valley line will begin in December
Direct train services to Newport along the Ebbw Valley line could start in December, a senior Blaenau Gwent councillor has said.
Caerphilly tattooist accused of inking 16-year-old in exchange for sex
A Caerphilly tattooist illegally gave a 16-year-old girl a free inking and cash in exchange for having sex in his parlour, Newport Crown Court has heard.
Gwent’s flagship Grange Hospital has been open without full planning permission
Wales’ newest hospital has been operating without full planning permission for its accident and emergency department since opening three years ago, it has been revealed.
“It’s taken a huge toll”: Pub landlord made to pay more than £2,000 over allergy failings
The owner of a Blackwood pub has been ordered to pay more than £2,000 after being prosecuted for breaching food allergen regulations.
Man taken to hospital after falling from Chartist Bridge, Blackwood
A 24-year-old man has been taken to hospital after falling from the Chartist Bridge, Blackwood.