The livestock trailer in the field, next to Machen viaduct, used to transport sheep and cattle to market for the Tamplin family, but today it has a new innovative use.
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Grandfather wins £275k supercar after charity draw
Andrew Olsen, 60, scooped the McLaren 720S Spider in the charity draw to raise money for Great Ormond Street hospital.
Community councillor expelled from Labour after being accused of campaigning against party
Risca East Community Councillor Zoe Davies-Hobbs has been expelled from the Labour Party after campaigning against the party at this year’s Senedd Elections.
Welsh Government calls on DWP to keep £20 Universal Credit uplift
In response to the coronavirus pandemic, the UK Government increased Universal Credit payments by £20 a week – but this was only a temporary measure and is set to come to an end this September.
Railway station reopens after ‘crumbling’ platform fixed
The station closed suddenly on Wednesday, August 25 after a ‘defect’ was spotted on the platform during an inspection.
Police investigating after man sexually assaulted in lane
A man in his 40s was sexually assaulted at around 9.55pm on Thursday, August 26.
Hall to welcome back live music for special reopening night
Bedwas Workmen’s Hall is to welcome back live music with a special reopening night on Friday, September 10.
No major changes to Covid rules in Wales after review
In their three-week review held this week, Welsh Government ministers decided to continue with the measures already in place, despite an increase in virus cases across Wales.
Concern over polluted street demolition delays
A councillor has accused the council of “dragging their feet” over the planned demolition of houses on the polluted Hafodyrynys Road.
Praise for “amazing” entries in scarecrow competition
Twenty-seven scarecrows were entered into a scarecrow competition at Pencoed Fach Organic Farm.