As our economy continues to ‘flat line’ and youth unemployment continues to rise, the possibility of a ‘lost generation’ becomes more of a reality. And as we all know, if a person…
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC 26 Pontypridd RFC 48
During a fairly scrappy opening to the game, it was a Dai Flanagan penalty that opened the scoring for Pontypridd with two minutes gone. The visiting team maintained momentum by launching a wide attack from line out possession to send winger Owen Williams over for a try.
Caerphilly Council leader to face no confidence motion on Tuesday
Labour’s Caerphilly Council leader Harry Andrews will face a no confidence motion at a meeting on Tuesday.
Welsh Government mortgage guarantee scheme NewBuy Cymru scrapped
A Welsh Government mortgage guarantee scheme to help home buyers has been axed.
Coleg Gwent make-up students dazzle with their designs
Movie magic and space-age sparkle provided a dazzling mix of inspiration for Coleg Gwent’s latest student hair show.Hairdressing and theatrical make-up students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus created their own hair and…
If cause is confirmed, 25-year-old’s death would be first measles fatality in UK since 2008
Cllr Ray Davies: “Now is the time to scrap Trident”
On Monday, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Ray Davies was among a group of anti-Trident protesters who chained themselves together outside the gates of a Scottish naval base. Cllr Davies was arrested and charged by police for being part of the demo.
Here he outlines his opposition to nuclear weapons and gives a picture of what the atmosphere was like on the protest.
Fuel thieves strike in Caerphilly, Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen
Police are warning residents to check the security of their vehicle petrol tanks after a spate of fuel thefts in the Caerphilly and Bedwas areas.
£50,000 donated to community groups by Gwent Police
More than £50,000 has been donated to community groups across the Gwent Police force area from the Police Property Act Fund.Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner, Ian Johnston has awarded the money in…
Bigger role for families in changes to organ donation law
Families are to be given a bigger role as part of changes to organ donation laws in Wales.