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WAR HERO

War Hero

A FORMER male stripper who chose to face the Taliban in Afghanistan rather than an excited crowd of women on a hen night has become the hero of a freak “friendly fire” incident. Read

Show of support for strike

BLAENAU Gwent local government workers joined 500,000 Unison members on a two-day strike last week. Read

Man dies in crash after stones thrown at cars

AN EBBW Vale man was killed after schoolchildren threw stones at cars on a busy dual carriageway causing a crash described as “absolute carnage”. Read

Choirs get together to sing Nye’s praises

EBBW Vale and Tredegar Orpheus Male Choirs were delighted to be invited to the Senedd in Cardiff on July 16, to take part in celebrating 60 years of the NHS and to honour the contribution of Aneurin Bevan in its inception. Read

Pair’s action caper set for premiere

Pair’s action caper set for premiere

ROLL out the red carpet, Brynmawr’s first action hero is bound for the big screen. Read

Laura’s got the write stuff

Laura’s got the write stuff

A BEAUFORT schoolgirl has achieved the amazing accolade of becoming the first primary school pupil in England and Wales to be awarded a grade previously only available to those in secondary education. Read

Memories of cholera epidemics given new life

Memories of cholera epidemics given new life

THE last remaining cholera cemetery in Wales has been preserved for future generations by Blaenau Gwent Council thanks to a combination of funding support and landowner’s permission. Read

School award to fund science deck

A PARTNERSHIP between Pontygof Primary School in Ebbw Vale and the University of Glamorgan has won a science award from Rolls-Royce in recognition of its contribution to science teaching. Read

Do your bit to nurture nature

SINCE the launch of the Gazette’s environmental campaign Let’s Muck In, our pages have been filled week after week with an army of helpers who have done their bit to improve our community. Read

Gazette appeal helps find Good Samaritan Jo

Gazette appeal helps find Good Samaritan Jo

A GOOD Samaritan who helped an injured disabled man said it was an instinctive reaction to intervene after a dangerous accident. Read

Teams needed for charity golf tournament

FORE! Teams of four are needed to enter a fundraising Golf tournament this Friday, July 25 at Westmon Golf Club, Nantyglo. Read

Eyre at Ebbw Vale

EBBW VALE Operatic and Dramatic Society are set to stage a classic next May at the Beaufort Theatre – the Welsh premiere of the musical version of Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre. Read

Group wants your designs

ARE you a budding artist aged between 10 and 16? Or maybe you’re a whiz with graphics on the computer or just enjoy drawing? Read

Can you chip in to help firm’s biodiesel venture?

HOW green is your valley? Read

Youngsters prove to be good sports

Youngsters prove to be good sports

THE best of the best sporting youngsters from around the borough came together recently for a special sports day. Read

Aberfest simply the best

THIS year’s Aberfest was a resounding success – with more than 4,000 attending and taking part. Read

Shooting star!

Shooting star!

A TALENTED theatre-loving teen is packing her bags and moving to London where she will spend three weeks working with the best in the business. Read

School award to fund science deck

A PARTNERSHIP between Pontygof Primary School in Ebbw Vale and the University of Glamorgan has won a science award from Rolls-Royce in recognition of its contribution to science teaching. Read

Volunteers honoured

ABERTILLERY and Llanhilleth Community Council paid tribute to local volunteers at a presentation evening in the Abertillery Indoor Bowls Centre. Read

Wildlife on camera

BLAENAU Gwent SNAP! – the photography and biodiversity competition – is back. Read