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Driver arrested after fatal collision in Gilfach

Friday, June 4, 2021Friday, June 4, 2021

A 39-year-old woman has ben arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving after a road traffic collision between a motorbike and a car.

Risca Male Choir to sing together in person for first time since pandemic

Friday, June 4, 2021Friday, June 4, 2021

On Sunday, June 6, the choir will get together to practice at the grandstand at Pandy Park, home of Cross Keys Rugby Club.

Taekwondo star “honoured” after Team GB selection for Tokyo Olympics

Friday, June 4, 2021Friday, June 4, 2021

Lauren Williams, 22, from Blackwood, is among the five Taekwondo athletes to have been chosen by the British Olympic Association to compete in Tokyo.

Dream Horse: Movie about champion racehorse finally hits cinemas

Friday, June 4, 2021Friday, June 4, 2021

Dream Horse came out on Friday, June 4 – after being delayed by more than a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Wales to move to lowest tier of coronavirus restrictions

Friday, June 4, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

First Minister Mark Drakeford has announced Wales will gradually move into Alert Level 1 – the least severe set of coronavirus restrictions – from next week.

Refurbished credit union branch reopens after merger

Thursday, June 3, 2021Thursday, June 3, 2021

Smart Money Cymru has reopened the former Islwyn Credit Union branch oIN Blackwood following a merger between the two credit unions last year.

Police looking to reunite stolen belongings with rightful owners

Thursday, June 3, 2021Thursday, June 3, 2021

A 20-year-old man was pulled over by police, who found brooches, charms, necklaces and pendants, as well as two watches.

Rules on questions to senior councillors clarified

Thursday, June 3, 2021Thursday, June 3, 2021

Questions to Caerphilly County Borough Council’s leader will no longer be referred to the relevant cabinet member for a response, following a vote in a full council meeting.

Pacer trains taken off Valleys lines after 30 years

Wednesday, June 2, 2021Friday, June 4, 2021

The Class 143 trains ran their last services on the Valleys network on Saturday, with Transport for Wales upgrading them with newer trains.

Independent councillor appointed to committee after being ‘blocked’

Wednesday, June 2, 2021Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Blackwood councillor Nigel Dix, who was ‘blocked’ from joining the council’s planning committee, has now been accepted onto the committee.

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