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Parents pay tribute to locals after Millie's meningitis scare

THE parents of a toddler who was suddenly struck down with meningitis have thanked the community for the support they received as they nursed their daughter back to full health. Read

‘We take every day as it comes, each day is a blessing’

A CHARITY night is being organised for a youngster left with severe brain damage after swallowing mucus at birth. Read

Did YOU spot the UFO flying above Abertillery?

DID you spot something mysterious in the skies above Abertillery on Monday, June 30? Read

Stops put on minor issues

AN OPERATION targeting underage drinking and anti-social behaviour in Brynmawr, Blaina and Nantyglo resulted in 104 cans and bottles of alcohol being seized in just four nights. Read

Man punched girlfriend in drunken rage

A VIOLENT outburst by a drunken Rassau man left his partner with “shocking” injuries to her face and head. Read

Office facelift is nearly complete

DEVELOPMENT work to rejuvenate a former council office block at the gateway to Rassau Industrial Estate on the Heads of the Valleys Road is nearing completion. Read

Pupils put Victorian history in the frame

Pupils put Victorian history in the frame

YOUNGSTERS at St Mary’s Church in Wales Primary School in Brynmawr stepped back in time to learn about living in Victorian Britain. Read

Youngsters enjoy adventures

YOUNG diabetes sufferers from Blaenau Gwent took up the challenge of rock climbing, canoeing, gorge-walking and orienteering as part of National Outdoor Adventure Week. Read

Six decades for happy couple

Six decades for happy couple

RETIRED business owner Cyril Williams has celebrated his 69th wedding anniversary weeks after his 90th birthday. Read

Warning after ‘creeper’ burglars target homes

POLICE are warning homeowners to secure their properties at night after a series of ‘creeper’ burglaries in the borough. Read

Water way to raise cash!

TRAVEL company First Choice have been pulling out all the stops to help raise money for the baby charity Tommy’s through their annual fundraising event the Splashathon. Read

School’s festival fun

ABERTILLERY Comprehensive School hosted a Multicultural Festival recently. Read

‘Can you help solve mystery of my two good samaritans?’

‘Can you help solve mystery of my two good samaritans?’

A DISABLED Ebbw Vale man is hoping to track down and thank the good samaritans who stopped to help when he was knocked off his motorised scooter. Read

Trio set to take a fall for charity

A MOTHER and daughter team are taking to the skies to raise funds and awareness for charity after their lives were turned upside down when a family member suffered a stroke. Read

Always together

DIAMOND wedding couple Josie and Tom Dobbs celebrated their big day with a party that packed their house to the rafters! Read

Songwriting masterclass with Richard Parfitt

DO you consider yourself an undiscovered song writer? Read

Teen trapped as car skids in wet

A TEENAGE driver was taken to hospital after his car aquaplaned on water and ploughed into the side of a building. Read

AM slams name change proposal

PLANS to rename the Gwent Healthcare Trust after Aneurin Bevan have been criticised by Assembly Members and the local health watchdog. Read

999 boss hits back at MP’s criticism

THE chief executive of the Welsh Ambulance Trust has hit back at MP Dai Davies after his stinging attack in the Gazette. Read

Fun quiz and auction night

AS part of Abertillery’s Aberfest week, Abertillery Amateur Dramatic and Musical Society hosted a quiz and auction night at the Commercial Hotel Abertillery. Read