Gwent Police has said they have the ability to allocate additional officers to patrol areas after the council axed its “invaluable” community safety warden service.
What does the police and crime commissioner do?
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Gwent’s police and crime commissioner, Jane Mudd, explains what her job entails.
Senghenydd youngster earns starting spot for Wales U20s against Scotland
Wales U20s head coach Richard Whiffin has named Harri Ford in his starting XV, as Wales look to win three Six Nations matches in a row.
Construction on new 14-turbine wind farm set to start next spring
Twyn Hywel Energy Park is set to be built by developer Bute Energy on land between Senghenydd, Nelson and Cilfynydd.
Care home residents team-up with radio station to share ‘treasured memories’
Residents of Valley View Care Home in Cefn Hengoed are sharing their “treasured memories” as part of a new project hosted by hospital radio station, YYFM.
Half of secondary schools must do better on teaching – Estyn
Estyn warned teaching must improve in half of secondary schools in Wales, with the inspectorate raising serious concerns about the quality of leadership.
Welsh Government’s £26bn budget passes with Lib Dem support
The Senedd signed off on the Welsh Government’s £26bn budget for the coming year after ministers struck a deal with the Liberal Democrats.
Senedd votes to end tax relief for private schools
From April, private schools in Wales will no longer be eligible for charitable relief but an exception will be introduced for independent special schools.
Council confirms litter-pick dates following plea to residents
Last week, a senior councillor revealed the council spends more than £85,000 each year clearing litter from dual carriageways.
Man taken to hospital following crash near Nelson
Gwent Police officers and paramedics attended the crash on the A472, near Nelson, at around 6.20am this morning.