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Two admit being in charge of dangerous dog that killed Jack Lis, 10

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Jack, who attended Cwm Ifor Primary School, died on November 8 following the attack at a friend’s house on Pentwyn, Penyrheol.

Triathlete turns entrepreneur after finding inspiration in tin of tuna

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

While the country was in lockdown due to Covid, triathlete Kevin Baker opened a tin of tuna – which led to a business idea.

Cost of electric fire engines presents ‘significant challenge’ for carbon neutral targets

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

The cost of buying electric fire engines is currently twice as much as buying diesel fire engines, a watchdog has found.

Caerphilly Castle Ladies prepare for cup final

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Caerphilly Castle Ladies will take on Cwmbran Ladies in the Alan Evans League Cup final on Sunday, May 8.

Hope for the future after charity scammed – bank agrees to repay stolen funds

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Saturday, May 7, 2022

Bargoed Community Hub is to close, but a new project is planned after Lloyds Bank agreed to repay the money.

Blackwood beaten in final despite valiant second half showing

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Blackwood RFC Women were beaten by Lampeter in a highly competitive WRU South Wales Plate final at the Principality Stadium.

Women’s football on the rise in Gwent as participation doubles in three years

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Women’s football in Gwent has doubled over the last three years, with plans for a new Gwent Girls’ League set to be unveiled by the FAW.

100-cap Wales midfielder Harding to leave Reading at end of season

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Wales midfielder Natasha Harding will be leaving Reading FC Women at the end of this season, the club has confirmed.

Face mask requirement to be scrapped in schools

Tuesday, May 3, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Currently, staff and pupils in secondary schools are required to wear face masks in communal areas and when moving around the school.

“You worry as a parent that your child will never be able to see the beautiful world around them.”

Tuesday, May 3, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Antonia Kemble’s son Logan was just five-weeks-old when he suffered a bleed on the brain due to a vitamin K deficiency.

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