Friday January 20 marked the end of an era for Caerphilly town as its indoor market, which has stood for almost 100 years, closed its doors for good.
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What will equal pay mean for the growth of women’s football in Wales?
Wales joins the likes of England, USA and Brazil in agreeing to pay both national sides equal wages. But is this genuine progress? Or just a token gesture?
Register your bike and protect it against thieves at free Gwent Police events
Gwent Police are running a ‘bike marking’ event in Bargoed where cyclists can come and register their bikes to help protect them against thieves.
More than 70 new jobs could be created at computer firm
More than 70 new jobs could be created at a computer firm in Ystrad Mynach thanks to a £6 million investment.
Rhymney postcode lottery winners to feature in documentary on national TV
Rhymney’s People’s Postcode Lottery winners will feature in a documentary about how their lives have changed on Channel 4 this January.
After 15 years of unemployment, man celebrates three years in work with promotion
In 2019, Iestyn Grills had been unemployed for 15 years. Now, he is celebrating a promotion after three years working at Ystrad Mynach Tesco.
More dog-fouling enforcement patrols possible after complaints ‘higher than normal’
More dog fouling enforcement patrols could soon be operating in the Upper Rhymney Valley after an increase in the number of complaints.
“Every time I shut my eyes” Jack Lis’ mother speaks of distressing last image of her son
The mother of Jack Lis, the ten-year-old boy killed in a dog attack, has spoken about the final image of him.
Woman changes plea and admits murdering mother’s best friend during drunken row
Rebecca Press, 31, killed Richard Marc Ash, 57, at the her mother Michelle’s home in Long Row, Elliots Town, New Tredegar, by plunging a 7.5cm kitchen knife into his chest.
Senedd Member says UK Government to blame for council music cuts
Islwyn MS Rhianon Passmore, a former music teacher, has blamed UK Government austerity policies for the council’s planned cuts to music services.