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MP says no to tax change

RHYMNEY Valley MP Dai Havard has rebelled against the government by signing an amendment to the Finance Bill in relation to the proposed abolition of the starting 10p tax rate. Read

Ken paints a picture of past lives

DISCOVERING how your ancestors lived is a pursuit that demands a great deal of time and effort. Read

A TV star – at 10 days old!

AS 1.3million viewers tuned in to see Nessa give birth one month early in Gavin and Stacey on Sunday night (April 20), Scarlett Humphreys became one of the most famous babies in the UK – but you may know her better as Neil. Read

Let’s dance

Celebrate World Dance Day with a series of events designed to get your feet moving. Read

Time to show off your flower power

DO you have an eye for colour and green fingers itching to get to work? Read

Landmarks are on the move

WORKERS involved in the building of Ystrad Mynach’s new general hospital have moved two historic monuments from the site. Read

Safer streets after big fall in crime

CRIME is down by almost 25% in the Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent police areas, according to new figures. Read

Hunt for doorstep attacker

A DOORSTEP attacker who assaulted a woman in front of her own home left her in hospital with facial injuries. Read

Gwen’s thanks to her ‘heroes’

AN AMBULANCE technician from Bargoed, who helped save a woman’s life, has been hailed a hero. Read

Green schools win challenge

JUST how green is your school? Pupils in the Rhymney Valley have been finding out. Read

Sculptor dies in Canada

A SCULPTOR originally from Rhymney has died at the age of 86 after a long battle with cancer. Read

Pupils protest over school redundancies

HUNDREDS of pupils ditched their second lesson on Monday morning (April 21) to protest outside their school gates. Read

Help school get to Urdd

EXCITED primary school children are heading for the Urdd but are asking for a little help from their friends. Read

Council staff step down after inquiry

THREE Caerphilly County Borough Council officials have resigned following an internal investigation. Read

Get your ticket for the Quo!

TICKETS for Quo at the Castle go on sale in the borough first thing tomorrow (Friday, April 18). Read

End of double deckers?

A CAMPAIGN headed by a Rhymney Valley headteacher could end with a ban on double-deck school buses. Read

Gold star for improvement

A SCHOOL branded a failure has turned itself around in just over a year. Read

Hospital delay set to cost more than £5m

A SUPER hospital for the Rhymney Valley will not be ready until at least 2011 – a year behind schedule and £5m over budget. Read

Pupils brighten up village

PUPILS in the Rhymney Valley have joined together with Groundwork Caerphilly to spruce up their surroundings. Read

No rocking in the aisles for wedding couple

AN OUTRAGED bride-to-be had her wedding plans ruined when she discovered, by accident, that a massive concert had been booked at her venue for the same day. Read