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Pupils given the chance to make an im-PACT

A GROUNDBREAKING police initiative has taken place at Tredegar Comprehensive school. Read

Youngsters given food for thought at cooking class

Youngsters given food for thought at cooking class

LEARNING how to cook healthy foods was on the menu for youngsters at St Illtyd’s Primary last week. Read

Operation puts the focus on law breakers

AN OPERATION to tackle crime and burglary in and around Blaenau Gwent netted 16 arrests over the past few weeks. Read

Martha trashes mess to help bring more jobs

THE Gazette’s has found its latest Let’s Muck In campaigner. Read

Cadets bang the drum for event

CADETS from Nantyglo and Blaina were in full force to drum up support for the centenary celebrations of Abertillery Orpheus Choir. Read

Mother calls for driving age increase to 21

PLANS for a major overhaul of the driving test do not go far enough, according to the mother of one of four Ebbw Vale schoolgirls who died in a mountain road crash. Read

Can Brynmawr Comp dance to the top again?

Can Brynmawr Comp dance to the top again?

TALENTED Brynmawr youngsters are dancing their way to the top of the performing arts world and aiming for their third national title in four years. Read

Playwright’s debut set to hit the stage

A BUDDING playwright is showcasing her work to the people of Abertillery this week. Read

Restaurant diners can feast their eyes on snaps

A KEEN photographer is sharing his Cambodian trip with visitors to the local pub by exhibiting his favourite shots on the restaurant’s walls. Read

Water way to celebrate

SWIMMERS of all ages can get involved in lifesaving through Blaenau Gwent Lifesaving Club – recently awarded the Open Water Trophy as the most successful club in Gwent. Read

Driving ban for man caught on the road after taking Ecstasy

A TREDEGAR man has been fined and banned from driving for 12 months after being discovered behind the wheel while high on Ecstasy. Read

Campus to welcome international visitors

THE Childcare department at Ebbw Vale Campus will shortly welcome lecturers in childcare from Germany, Finland and Belgium. Read

Whisky galore is secret to long life

BIRTHDAY girl Margaret Weldon celebrated her big day in style with a party for around 100 people, one for every year of her life. Read

Our outstanding youngsters honoured at ceremony

HUNDREDS of children and young people from across Blaenau Gwent were honoured in the 10th annual Celebration of Achievement evening recognising their success in a variety of extra-curricular activities. Read

Give council’s partnership proposal a chance

COUNCILLOR Des Hillman has called for the people of Blaenau Gwent to “give them a chance” as he announces plans for a new ‘Partnership Group’ to take over the running of the council. Read

Arsonists wreck trailers

ARSONISTS who caused £50,000 worth of damage to trailers at a Rassau factory and narrowly avoided setting a whole unit ablaze are being sought by police.more

Want to foster?

FIND out more about becoming a foster parent at the Blaenau Gwent launch of Foster Care Fortnight. Read

Reward offered in hunt for vandals

VANDALS have cost the owners of a Blaina industrial estate thousands of pounds in repairs since the start of the year. Read

Life ban for man who swung his terrier like a lasso

A MAN who swung a tiny terrier dog over his head like a lasso and into a road sign has been banned from keeping animals for life. Read

A whole Lotto luck

A GRANDMOTHER became the third person in 12 months to buy a winning lottery ticket from Blaina Co-op, which is fast becoming one of the country’s luckiest stores. Read