The family of a young teen from Abertysswg who died suddenly because of an undiagnosed heart condition are holding a fundraising event
Tag: Upper Rhymney Valley
Six wind turbines could be built if plans are given go-ahead
A pre-application consultation is currently running until December 15, with events being held at Dowlais and Rhymney.
Islwyn constituency, not Caerphilly, to merge with Newport West under revised boundary changes
Original proposals to break up the Caerphilly parliamentary constituency and merge it with Newport West have been shelved.
Funding plea to repair road hit by landslip and ground movement
The Welsh Government has been urged to fund improvements to a road which has been hit by a landslip and significant ground movement in recent years.
Welsh Government minister presents award to primary school during visit
Wales’ Education minister Jeremy Miles has visited Fochriw Primary School, where he presented it with a Welsh language award and joined pupils on their daily walk.
School becomes second in borough to be burgled over summer holidays
Idris Davies School in Rhymney has been burgled, with its headteacher saying a “small number” of classrooms have been damaged.
“Our lives will never be the same again” – Family’s tribute to 17-year-old killed in crash
Chloe Hayman, 17, died after the car she was a passenger in crashed near Brook Row, Fochriw, on July 24.
Former OAP hall could be turned into hairdressers and beauty salon
The application form states that the proposal has the “full support of the OAP community who are trying to sell the building”.
Dawn Bowden MS talks council elections, library investment and more
Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney Senedd Member Dawn Bowden discusses St John’s Ambulance, council elections, Rhymney Library and more in her latest blog.
Ex-miner sets up walking group to help men open up on mental health
The Mens’ Walk and Talk Group was created by Phillip Williams, from Pontlottyn, in early April, with members now walking across the Upper Rhymney Valley.