Blackwood remembers the fallen
THE PEOPLE of Blackwood remembered the war dead yesterday at a service held in the town.
WORK EXPERIENCE: Our man tries ice sculpting
AN ice sculpture is a great talking point at events, but who makes them and how? Charles Booth finds out what it takes to sculpt ice into a piece of art while working in a freezer in minus ten degrees.
Blaina voyeur who hid secret camera in ladies’ toilets jailed
A PERVERT who used a hidden camera to secretly spy on women using a toilet has been jailed for 182 days.
Why I’m not ready for pipe and slippers - radical valleys councillor
HE'S been arrested on anti-nuclear protests, was shot in Palestine and was 65 when his youngest child was born. Valleys councillor Ray Davies talks to CHARLES BOOTH about his humble beginnings – and why he fights injustice at home and abroad.
Newbridge artwork divides public opinion
WHAT’S ten metres tall, luminous green and has been described as a weed and a piece of the Teletubby set?
Miners’ union set to fight on for payouts despite £1m legal bill
A MINERS’ union faced with a potential £1million legal bill said it will still fight on for workers’ compensation.
Dogs could be banned from Caerphilly play parks
IT could soon be an offence for dog owners to allow their dogs into children's play areas if a Caerphilly council proposal is given the go ahead.
Caerleon festival brings in the crowds
RAIN didn't spoil the tenth Caerleon Festival with nearly 4,000 people flocking to the event.
Pontypool carnival crowds despite the rain
PONTYPOOL Carnival attracted more than 1,000 people despite the rain.
Big splash draws big crowds
NEWPORT was a hive of activity over the weekend with the Big Splash festival in the city.
