Teacher alleged to have 'glassed' a woman has court case thrown out
THE assistant head teacher of a Monmouthshire primary school who was alleged to have ‘glassed’ another woman in a bar has had the case against her thrown out.
Teen kickboxer to defend world crown
A TEENAGE kickboxer from Pontllanfraith is set to travel to Germany to defend her world crown – despite nearly having her legs amputated as a child.
Valleys man admits unlawful wounding
A MAN from Ebbw Vale has admitted a charge of unlawful wounding.
Ex-Welsh Secretary of State to stand in Caerphilly by-election
FORMER Secretary of State for Wales Ron Davies has been selected as Plaid Cymru’s candidate for a Caerphilly council by-election.
Family tribute to former Detective Superintendent raises £1,400 for Alzheimer's Society
FAMILY and friends of a detective superintendent from Blackwood have donated £1,400 to the Alzheimer’s Society in tribute to "an amazing man".
Carnival gives backing to Trudy Jones Trust Fund
THIS year's Blackwood Carnival has offered its full support to a trust set up in memory of Tunisia terror attack victim Trudy Jones.
Petition calling for PM to scrap Severn Bridge toll charges reaches nearly 5,000
A PETITION asking Prime Minister David Cameron to scrap or significantly reduce the cost of the Severn Bridge tolls has received thousands of signatures.
Newport man spared prison after defrauding his former employers of £1,400 worth of goods
A DAD of two has been given a suspended sentence after admitting defrauding his former Newport employers.
Council to tackle anti-social behaviour after needles found at bus stops
TOUGHER action is to be taken against anti-social behaviour at bus stops across Caerphilly county borough.
Last chance to vote for Memo for lottery funding
THE team at the Newbridge Memo are making one last appeal for people to show their support for the iconic venue by voting for it in the nationwide National Lottery Awards competition.
