The devices are being distributed among care homes as part of a Welsh Government scheme.
Tag: Pontllanfraith
Consultation underway for new crematorium
Residents can have their say on whether a permit should be granted for a new crematorium in Pontllanfraith.
Plans for 125-home development backed for approval
Plans to build on the site of the former council offices have been backed.
Sign that pre-dates World War II goes missing from watermill
An enamel sign is believed to have been stolen from Gelligroes Watermill near Pontllanfraith.
Store raises more than £1,000 for hospital
Staff at Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith have raised money for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Relief after VE Day bomb scare in Pontllanfraith
Residents were evacuated after what was believed to be a WWII bomb was discovered.
Jail for man who pointed rifle at wife’s head during argument
In his interview with police officers he said he had wanted his wife to “stop nagging me” and had held the rifle to her head to “shut her up”.
Firm to begin making ventilator connectors
Pontllanfraith-based Motion29 has received a council grant to produce the connectors.
Robbers threatened shopkeeper with an axe
Police are continuing to investigate an armed robbery where two raiders threatened a shopkeeper with an axe.
Man jailed after “terrifying series of events”
Edmunds pleaded guilty to charges of affray, attempted robbery, criminal damage, possession of a blade article and possession of an offensive weapon, as well as dangerous driving.