Twenty school children avoided injury after their school bus slipped off the road this morning near Abercarn.
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Abercarn firm fined after worker injured by forklift
A factory worker suffered from a broken ankle and a fractured heel after he was struck by a reversing forklift.Michael Jones, of Abercarn, was inspecting production in an area of the factory…
Islwyn MP urges youngsters to join Scouts
Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has urged youngsters to join their local Scout group.After visiting the Abercarn scout group in their very own scout hut, Mr Evans is urging all young people…
New library opens in Abercarn
Abercarn’s new library has opened its doors for the first time.Pupils from Abercarn Primary School wrote poems and took part in story-telling at the launch, which was attended by more than 40…
From Abercarn to Kollywood – DVD manufacturer Dischromatics making a name for itself with Indian cinema
Abercarn Industrial Estate may not be the most glamorous of settings for the international movie industry, but one firm based there is making a name for itself in Kollywood.Family company Dischromatics, which…
Police with Tasers patrol Abercarn in search for man wanted in connection with incident
Police armed with Tasers are currently looking for a man they would like to speak to in connection with a “disturbance” at an address in Abercarn.A police spokesman, in a statement, said:…
Police to hold Rural Crime Awareness Day in Abercarn
Gwent Police is holding a Rural Crime Awareness Day in Abercarn on Friday August 24.The event will feature expert advice from a range of specialists on fighting rural crimes such as theft…
Crosskeys teen given 12 month ban for drug driving
A teenager has been handed a 12-month driving ban after he admitted being under the influence f drugs while behind the wheel.Caleb Roberts, 18, of Twyncarn Road, Crosskeys, was caught driving his…
Abercarn manufacturer Dischromatics hits four million disc milestone
An Abercarn manufacturer which specialises in CD, DVD and Blu-ray duplication has produced its four millionth Compact Disc.Family-owned firm Dischromatics, based on Abercarn Industrial Estate, recently passed the landmark figure with an…
Abercarn firm Dischromatics helps budding musicians
A firm which manufactures CDs has given two up-and-coming musicians the chance to record their own disc.MC Gilly from Bristol, and MC Mizzy from Cardiff, have been given the chance to record…