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Mental health patient was free to kill

THE killer of Dean Shorney, the 21-year-old “gentle soul” stabbed 38 times had shown a “high risk of potential violence” years before he killed. Read

Council officer resigns after investigation

THE chief housing officer at Caerphilly Borough County Council has resigned following an internal investigation. Read

Ron now out of step with Labour as he backs Plaid

Ron now out of step with Labour as he backs Plaid

TWO political parties will go head to head tonight to put forward their offer of running a minority administration in the Caerphilly borough, but Plaid Cymru has a possible pair of aces up its sleeve. Read

Objectors slam centre plan

A CONTROVERSIAL proposal to site a drink and drugs rehabilitation centre in a residential area is being scrutinised at an inquiry. Read

Little Alisha gets the star treatment

IT was red carpet treatment for four-year-old Alisha Horwood as she arrived at a fundraiser event in Aberbargoed. Read

Net result for borough team

JET-SETTERS at Rhymney Comprehensive will have no time for a siesta during an action-packed trip to Spain. Read

What is a diaphragmatic hernia?

DIAPHRAGMATIC hernias occur when the diaphragm does not form completely, leaving a hole. Read

Sevens kick off for Sophie

MORE than £4,500 has been raised at the second annual charity rugby tournament in memory of a New Tredegar schoolgirl. Read

Warning – behave responsibly

A HARD-HITTING publicity campaign is aiming to raise awareness of the link between increased alcohol consumption and the rise in reported sexual assaults. Read

DREARY shop shutters in Bargoed have been transformed into stunning works of art thanks to the handy work of two aerosol artists.

Bryce Davies and Andy O’Rourke applied for the job advertised with Caerphilly County Borough Council to decorate the shutters on Hanbury Road and even though it said no graffiti artists, Bryce, aged 25, said he knew the council would look at their work. Read

Echoes of wartime atrocity

EVEN though the atrocities at Auschwitz happened more than 60 years ago, the former Nazi concentration camp still draws in people learning about the past. Read

Jumping to it

MOST people love to fight over who gets the window seat on an airplane, but for one woman from Bargoed, a safe landing is all she wants. Read

Artist making his mark

AN ARTIST who fled a life as a designer in America to work in his Rhymney Valley father’s shed is exhibiting alongside world-famous graffiti artist Banksy. Read

Problem hasn’t gone away

WE can all be guilty of the 'someone else's problem' attitude, and as we in the RAFF Group have been fighting the opencast mine at Ffos-y-Fran for some time now, we tend to get “oh, not them again..” as well. Read

Husband banned after driving ‘danger car’ towed by his wife

A DISQUALIFIED driver caught on a road in Pontlottyn was behind the wheel of a towed car after he had removed parts to raise money for his five children and pregnant wife. Read

Agency hopes to raise flood awareness

The Environment Agency Wales is holding a public awareness event between 4pm and 8pm at New Tredegar Leisure Centre. Read

Band hope to rock on with gig win

A YOUNG Valley rock band could be about to share the stage with one of Wales’ biggest acts. Read

Vehicle crime is the target

POLICE in the borough are making a move on vehicle crime and the theft of metal and fuel. Read

Murder charge after street assault

A 25-YEAR-OLD man appeared in court yesterday (Wednesday) charged with the murder of a man outside a Tredegar pub. Read

Prison for attacker

A MAN has been jailed after a vicious pub toilet attack. Read