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New design bridges gap between parks

A BRIDGE linking two communities is the latest eye-catching feature reviving a former colliery site. Read

Priority for police

TACKLING anti-social behaviour is a priority for a new police inspector. Read

Just look who turned up at our ‘Six Nations’

WHILE he could have been forgiven for enjoying a break from the rough and tumble of the rugby field, Grand Slam rugby captain Ryan Jones was having none of it. Read

It’s fun all the way for toddlers

A FUNKY spider rubbish bin is just one of the eye-catching attractions at a new playground guaranteed to leave children dizzy with delight. Read

Funding will help to tell disaster story

A HERITAGE Lottery official says a £50,000 grant to refurbish a room dedicated to the Senghenydd mining disasters will allow people to find out more about the tragedies. Read

Old school to mark works of Hoddinott

THE death of composer Alun Hoddinott touched many worldwide and now his old school is planning to commemorate him as it celebrates its centenary. Read

Centre’s cash boost

THOUSANDS of pounds are being spent to bring a Valleys community centre up to date. Read

‘Tories will get tough on Valleys’ unemployed’

THE TORIES have promised tough new measures to make the unemployed in South Wales’ Valleys get work. Read

Residents asked to shop the fly-tippers

THE public are being urged to report fly-tipping which is continuing to blight scenic spots in a South Wales county. Read

Help a friend with learning disability

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help forge friendships with people with learning disabilities. Read

Drink-driver rues his ‘stupidity’

A DRINK-DRIVER told a court that he should have learned from his first mistake after being banned six years ago. Read

Artist’s footbridge

ARTIST John Packer has designed a new footbridge to link the communities surrounding Bargoed Woodland Park. Read

Vandals target church for second time in a year

SECURITY around a Valleys church is to be stepped up following two break-ins within a year. Read

Church is targeted by vandals for second time in a year

SECURITY around a Valleys church is to be stepped up following two break-ins within a year. Read

Damage to windows is admitted

A DRUNKEN boyfriend who damaged the windows of his girlfriend’s house has been given a conditional discharge. Read

Help to make new museum a big hit

VOLUNTEERS are needed to help make the new Winding House Museum in New Tredegar a success. Read

Conman strike ‘wearing fire service-type jacket’

POLICE are appealing for information after a thief stole £200 in a distraction burglary. Read

Mining disasters remembered at centre

A CENTRE dedicated to Britain’s worst mining disaster is to be reopened to the public next month following a makeover. Read

Student Thomas has hit all the right notes

STUDENT Thomas Jones has been crowned young musician of the year for his area. Read

Model force for sufferer

A POLICE force has been praised by the Parkinson’s Society for the support it has shown a Pc who suffers from the disease. Read