Community councillors have criticised the name of a controversial new housing estate, branding it an “insult”.
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Caerphilly Council has switched off three times as many lights as neighbouring authorities
Caerphilly County Borough Council has switched off more than three times the number street lights compared to other councils in the Gwent area.
MBE for St John Ambulance boss from Abertridwr
Richard Lee, who lives in Abertridwr, has been awarded the MBE
“Mass vaccination still a huge undertaking”
The body representing the different organisations that make up the NHS in Wales has said vaccinating the population against coronavirus is still a huge undertaking – despite the approval of the Oxford vaccine.
Man jailed for sexual assault in hospital
Christian Holley, of Markham, has been jailed for a sexual assault carried out at Newport’s Royal Gwent Hospital.
Kyle Vaughan’s murder investigation still “active” eight years after disappearance
Police have reiterated that their investigation to find out what happened to Kyle Vaughan is still active – eight years to the day since he went missing.
First Minister on Brexit: “A thin and disappointing deal that makes trade more difficult”
The Prime Minister’s Brexit deal is “thin and disappointing” which will make trading with Europe more expansive and difficult, the First Minister has said.
Oakdale-based charity wins High Sheriff award
Helping Caring Team (HCT) received the award for its outstanding contribution to improving the lives of people across Gwent.
Police attendance in Senghenydd unrelated to missing Trevor Elias
Gwent Police has confirmed its attendance at a property in Senghenydd on Christmas Eve was unrelated to missing Abertridwr man Trevor Elias.
Drug dealer caught red-handed by plain clothes police
Joe Hughes, 21, of Cedar Road, Trinant, was caught by officers on October 15 this year after they saw him get into a car to do a drug deal.