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It’s life at the sharp end

ACTS of bravery and going beyond the call of duty were celebrated at a prestigious police ceremony this week. Read

Cabbies call for fare play

DESPITE being told they’re not allowed to park outside their office, a taxi firm in Bargoed have had enough of one rule for them and another for everyone else. Read

Get advice

Rhymney MP Dai Havard will hold a surgery on Friday, May 23 at the White Rose Information Centre in New Tredegar from 4-4.30pm. He will then be at Rhymney Library from 4.45-5.15pm. Read

Not a bad cop for a ‘softy’

A HERO who tackled an armed robber in the street was handed an award at the commendation ceremony– despite previously being told he wasn’t cut out for the police. Read

Sports stars get top marks from school

TWO rugby heroes returned to their roots this week to give children in Rhymney a sporting surprise. Read

Teen’s fight to see his mum get married

WHEN Nicola Jenkins gave birth to her son Ashley, she was told he would not live to see his first birthday. Read

Pavement patrols to curb crime

A CLAMPDOWN on crime and disorder is being carried out in the Rhymney Valley thanks to bobbies on the beat. Read

Grandad is driven to despair

A WORRIED grandfather says a new Rhymney Valley bypass will pose serious dangers to children. Read

Garin’s back in the game

RUGBY-MAD Garin Vivian was forced to watch his brothers play from the sidelines after he was struck with a deforming joint condition. Read

Advice over harassment at Assembly

WARNINGS have been issued after a review into how the Welsh Assembly dealt with a sexual harassment complaint against a dad-of-two. Read

RAF career in jeopardy after drunken police assault

A YOUNG RAF recruit was told she faces a fight to save her career after pleading guilty to assaulting two police officers and using abusive words and behaviour. Read

Gearing up for Sophie

RUGBY fans in the Rhymney Valley will be making their way to New Tredegar this weekend in memory of a special youngster. Read

Ray books in for library reading event

AWARD-WINNING author Roger Granelli will be touring Valley libraries this month. Read

You’ll not get a butter day out than this

EVENTS at Llancaiach Fawr Manor House will keep the whole family entertained this May. Read

It’s life at the sharp end

ACTS of bravery and going beyond the call of duty were celebrated at a prestigious police ceremony this week. Read

Not a bad cop for a ‘softy’

A HERO who tackled an armed robber in the street was handed an award at the commendation ceremony– despite previously being told he wasn’t cut out for the police. Read

Community house to get a fresh look

A COMMUNITY house in Argoed is set to be given a makeover – thanks to a Communities First grant. Read

Police operation gets top marks

POLICE officers in Ystrad Mynach are going back to basics by returning to the classroom. Read

Musicals medley has the crowd jumping to its feet

THE WEST End visited the Valleys as a popular theatre company staged its latest all-singing, all-dancing show. Read

Avril’s memory lives on

A COMMUNITY once again kept the memory of a inspirational fund-raiser alive by supporting an annual charity walk. Read