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Site decision to be made soon

A DECISION on a 20-year battle between the people of Nelson and the Welsh Assembly was due to be made last night, Wednesday, March 5. Read

Cleaners weren’t trained properly before outbreak

TOILET cleaners at Caerphilly borough schools were not trained in “appropriate cleaning techniques” during the E.coli outbreak which killed a child, it was revealed this week. Read

Opencast debate

THE focal point of many anti-opencast campaigners was debated on Tuesday at the Welsh Assembly. Read

Robin sees the way ahead

THANKS to a cash injection, a lens technology business in Bargoed has a clear picture of what its future holds. Read

Police warn of bogus callers

KEEP your eyes open and protect your property. Read

Manic’s scoop top NME award

LEGENDARY rockers the Manic Street Preachers have been presented with a “Godlike Genius” award. Read

Protesters take action

ANGRY protestors blockaded a road to stop work beginning on a property earmarked as a drug rehabilitation facility. Read

Council tax going up

TAXPAYERS in the Caerphilly county borough, will this year see their council tax rise by 3.5 per cent. Read

High and dry hopes

FLOOD-threatened residents in New Tredegar are looking forward to a dry year, thanks to the start of a multi-million pound alleviation scheme. Read

Who will take the title?

TALENTED young musicians will be making a great deal of noise this weekend in a bid to impress some important judges. Read

Rocking all over the Valleys

LET’S rock! Read

Advice on compensation

ADVICE about miners’ compensation will be on offer after a report condemned the controversial scheme. Read

Grandparents’ double joy

IT was double the trouble at one household in Ystrad Mynach, as Marie Jones was made a grandmother and a great grandmother within the space of 12 hours. Read

Tales of the Taffia

THERE was blood, sweat and tears but an aspiring film director has finally seen his most challenging project hit the big screen, writes DAVID WILLIAMS Read

Look out for the BIGGEST show in town

GET along to Tesco Ystrad Mynach TOMORROW, Friday, and meet Cardiff City players Aaron Ramsey, Darcy Blake and manager Dave Jones for a feast of football, food, a fantastic drinks when the Express hosts a roadshow and giveaway. Read

Ready steady Quo!

FANCY getting Down Down this summer? Read

‘Seaside trip’ police resign

TWO police officers have resigned after an investigation over claims they made seaside trips when they were meant to be policing the borough. Read

This week’s top prize winner winner is from Ton Pentre.

£2,000 109799 Read

Celtic Weekly Newspaper roadshow tours Valleys

Celtic Weekly Newspapers are set to launch their brand new exhibition trailer with a whirlwind tour of the South Wales Valleys. Come join in the fun and meet your local paper at one of our 7 dates. Read

Anniversary of a capital idea that brought life on the rails

THIS week marks the 150th anniversary of the Rhymney Railway, which played a vital role in making Cardiff one of the world’s most influential ports. Read