Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has been awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list.The former Welsh Guard, who was born in Nelson, has been recognised for his charitable work and…
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Apprentice gets some Celt Experience with Caerphilly brewery
A 20-year-old from Nelson has been given the chance to brew Welsh beers that are sold in more than 20 countries worldwide.
Ramsey and Co to get Wales football stickers for Euro 2016 after Nelson shopper complains about England merchandise
The Wales football team is set to get its own sticker set if they qualify for Euro 2016, according to manufacturers Panini.
Welsh Water to invest £1.7bn in network after £77m profit
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has revealed plans to invest £1.7 billion into its water network over the next five years after an increase in profits.
Urdd Eisteddfod brings 88,000 visitors to Caerphilly County Borough
More than 88,000 people flocked to the Urdd Eisteddfod that was held at Llancaiach Fawr, near nelson, last week, May 25 to 30
Work starts on Llancaiach Fawr Eisteddfod site
Work has officially begun at the site of the Caerphilly Urdd National Eisteddfod. The Eisteddfod will be held this year between May 25 and May 30 at Llancaiach Fawr near Nelson.
Antisocial behaviour crackdown a success in Nelson and Hengoed say Gwent Police
A recent crackdown on antisocial behaviour has been hailed a success by police in Nelson and Hengoed.
Nelson baby killer’s nine-year sentence not “unduly lenient”, Court of Appeal judges rule
Court of Appeal judges have ruled that a nine-year jail sentence given to the killer of a six-week-old baby was not “unduly lenient”.Michael Pearce, 33, was jailed for the manslaughter of six-week-old…
Nelson pub turfs bar ready for Ryder Cup
A local pub is going all out for the golf this weekend – turfing the whole of the bar area to give a great Ryder Cup atmosphere.The Hollybush in Nelson will be…
20mph speed limit for Fiddlers Elbow Bridge
A temporary 20mph speed limit has been imposed on a busy road bridge after it was discovered that urgent repairs were needed.The speed limit is in place on the eastbound carriageway of…