
Results 41 - 60 of 4,361 in Caerphilly County, Wales
Urinating man first to be fined for littering under new law
A MAN who urinated in the grounds of Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital became the first person in the city to be convicted of the offence under the littering act in court. Comment?
Caerphilly county headteachers slam cash for Cwmcarn High School
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TWELVE Caerphilly county headteachers have blasted council plans to remove asbestos from Cwmcarn High School at a cost of A 1 million as "an inappropriate use of public funds". In an open letter sent to parents and councillors, they urged the council to withhold the money and hold "an urgent review", accusing the council of showing the school ... (more) Comment?
Thousands enjoy Tredegar House Folk Festival
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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. Comment?
MP urges care home abuse law change
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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. Comment?
Urinating man first to be fined for littering under new law
A MAN who urinated in the grounds of Newport's Royal Gwent Hospital became the first person in the city to be convicted of the offence under the littering act in court. Comment?
Dramatic pictures show moment border workers swoop on illegal immigrants
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These pictures show immigration officials taking the struggle against those they suspect to be illegally living in Wales to the streets. Comment?
Chiara Rinaldi on Odette's
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Police were called to the scene at around 1.25am to reports of an injured man in the road. Comment?
Ready to walk or run the Wight
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Walkers take part in Walk the Wight 2012. More than 10,000 people have signed up for the Isle of Wight event this year. Comment?
Another business closes in Newport city centre
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Phae Cole, owner of Bethan in Newport Arcade in the town centre, is closing her shop after three years of business because of a "lack of footfall." Mrs Cole, 39, of Baneswell, Newport, said the closure of M&S in Commercial Street, the works on developing Newport market and the loss of Cambrian car park were all reasons as to why Bethan was not ... (more) Comment?
Human rights claim on disabled girl
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Poppy Blewit-Silcock has a rare condition called Warberg Micro Syndrome, that has left her blind, unable to walk or speak and needing to be tube-fed The children's commissioner for Wales has warned that a council and a health board could be breaching a 10-year-old disabled girl's human rights. Comment?
Steelmen end their league season with just one loss
EBBW Vale head coach Jason Strange has reflected on a "dream season" after the title-winning Steelmen finished their Championship campaign with just one defeat to their name. Comment?
Bogus travel agent Jessica Scutt jailed for selling holidays online that did not exist
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At least 13 families A travelled hundreds of miles to resorts such as Tenby and Pendine - but found no caravan At least 13 families A travelled hundreds of miles to resorts such as Tenby and Pendine in West Wales - but found no caravan. Comment?
Seniors rally round for home win
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The winning Osborne team, from left, Sid Owen, Andy Newnham, Tony Lake, John Poingdestre, David Lea, Les Snow and Eric Seymour. Comment?
Looking Back, Friday, May 10, 2013
The British and Irish Steam Packet Company advertised a regular cargo service between the Island and London, Plymouth, Famouth and Dublin, through its offices in Quay Street, Newport. Comment?
Women jailed for caravan holiday scam that took hundreds of pounds from hard-up families
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Bogus travel agent Jessica Scutt, 27 scammed at least 13 families into paying for caravan holidays in Welsh resorts that did not exist At least 13 families were scammed by a bogus travel agent who charged them for caravan holidays that didn't exist. Comment?
a Foster carer who sexually abused two children in his care was yesterday jailed for 18 years.
Cardiff Crown Court heard the man, from the Caerphilly county borough area, abused the children over a period of four years from 2006 to 2010. Comment?
AM says 'Use it or lose it' in campaign to save hospital service
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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. Comment?
Tributes to County fan who died days after his team were promoted
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LOVING barber was happy to see his beloved Newport County win promotion to the Football League just days before he died. Comment?
Western Mail Letters Friday 10 May 2013
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The second is digitalisation, which is unlikely to receive the same accolade. From age four, the curriculum is to be adapted to digital frameworks and tools, thus revolutionising both teaching and learning Although there was no academic research on the possible effects of this dramatic shift, the Welsh Assembly seems to have given its full support. Comment?
Cricket: Thomas Carroll Glamorgan and Monmouthshire League
PANTEG, St Fagans and Chepstow lead the way in Division One of the Thomas, Carroll Glamorgan and Monmouthshire Cricket League all with two wins out of two matches played. Comment?