Tredegar, United Kingdom News

A MAN jailed for more than two years for a string of crimes managed to persuade a court nearly A 40,000 worth of cannabis was for his own use.

Aron Williams has told how he withdrew from the reality show at the last minute and is now helping tackle obesity among children.

There could soon be an alternative to the commuting strain of the M4 between Cardiff and Newport - a cycle path.

HE was the last ever mayor of Islwyn - now, Michael Gray has been installed as the latest to take on the role for Caerphilly county.

People in Blaenau Gwent are backing calls from the Argus and from Blaenau Gwent AM Alun Davies to keep open the minor injuries unit at Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan in Ebbw Vale, as reporter KEILIGH BAKER discovered.

AS I WRITE this column the Queen's Speech will have taken place, with many new bills and pieces of legislation being revealed for the first time.

Friday night was one of the busiest in recent memory, said Angie Sadler, whose husband Mo founded the annual Newport festival celebrating traditional folk dance and music from across the world.

An MP wants a change in the law after the collapse of the UK's biggest investigation into alleged abuse at old people's care homes in south Wales.

The minor injuries unit at the A 53 million Ysbyty Aneurin Bevan, in Ebbw Vale, which opened just two-and-a-half years ago, will close unless more people use it.

Hundreds of children across Wales will be taking part in celebrations next week to mark the fifth anniversary of a project to plant a tree for every child born or adopted in Wales.

Set yourself the challenge of '50 things to do before you're 11 A3 4' and join in the free entry celebration in the park at Tredegar House on Saturday 4 May from 12 - 4pm.

We take a look at some of the best family events going on in South Wales over the next Bank Holiday weekend, May 4-6 Did you know that the earliest recorded evidence of Maypoles in the UK comes from a Welsh poem written by Gryffydd ap Adda ap Dafydd in the mid-14th century? Well now you do! The tradition of skipping with ribbons around the pole to ... (more)

AM THIS month I'm holding a joint advice surgery with Macmillan Cancer Support at Bedwellty House, Tredegar, to offer cancer advice and support.

People can give their views of the A 250m development planned for Ebbw Vale ahead of Blaenau Gwent council's forthcoming planning decision Up to 14 dead ponies were found dead by charity workers on Cefn Golau Common last week, and another three on Manmoel Common Talented toast genius Nathan Wyburn has revealed to WalesOnline that he honed his ... (more)

People can give their views of the A 250m development planned for Ebbw Vale ahead of Blaenau Gwent council's forthcoming planning decision A series of community consultations regarding the initial A 250m development phase of the sports development, the automotive centre of excellence proposed for Blaenau Gwent, will be held throughout the region ... (more)

Tammy Greenland, 21, and James Powell, 22, have been members at Blaenau Gwent Welsh Dragons Explorer Scout Unit for nearly 16 years.

Tredegar House Folk Festival features headliner Jamie Smith's Mabon as well as artists and folk dance groups from around the globe Showcasing the best of today's folk scene, the line-up features Welsh talent as well as artists and folk dance groups from around the globe.

A son tried for aggravated arson after allegedly torching his father's van outside his the family's home was cleared of all charges yesterday.