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Blaenau Gwent

Blaenau Gwent in the north Gwent valleys includes the towns of Ebbw Vale, Abertillery, Brynmawr, Tredegar, Nantyglo and Blaina. It was the home county of Aneurin Bevan, who was born in Tredegar, and the town’s Tredegar Medical Aid Society was considered a forerunner to the NHS. You can have your say on stories by signing in here.

Jack Stephens, 15, has been reported missing and was last seen in Cwmtillery
Police 'concerned' as teenage boy goes missing for four daysJack Stephens was last seen in Cwmtillery and has links to the Blaina, Brynmawr, and Abertillery areas
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This is where all the highest risk coal tips in Wales are
Welsh Government
A huge piece of work has been carried out since 2020
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87-year-old 'monster' subjected schoolgirl to 'campaign of rape'
Courts
Terrence Hulme, now aged 87, abused his victims in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
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Cannabis worth £125,000 seized in raids on two Blaenau Gwent addresses
Gwent Police
More than 130 cannabis plants and growing equipment were seized
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Cannabis factory with hundreds of plants raided by police
Gwent
It's been described as a 'large-scale' cannabis cultivation
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Police concerned for welfare of missing teenager last seen more then a week ago
Abertillery15-year-old Deacon Powell was last seen on Monday, September 11
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Man made petrol bombs and threatened to make neighbours 'go boom'
Courts
Richard Bool, 61, made threats against neighbours at the flats where he lived in Abertillery and began making petrol bombs in front of stunned witnesses
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Ex-boxer broke girlfriend's jaw in two places after punching her in the face
Courts
Mario Williams, 43, assaulted his former partner at her home in Ebbw Vale after he became jealous of her messaging customers of her business on Facebook
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Postcode Lottery pays out £30,000 to neighbours on one Welsh street and £1,000 to players on 14 others
Conwy
Congratulations to all the lucky winners!
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Man used trolley to break into woman's home before attacking her with hammer
Courts
Anthony Banner, 42, of Tredegar, also used a knife to threaten the woman and told her ""I'll f****** kill you, you slut"
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Mental health hospital for teenagers shut down by inspectors
Ebbw Vale
The hospital has had its registration suspended after a number of issues were identified
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Tillery Valley Foods collapsed owing creditors millions
Abertillery
The Abertillery business was put into administration in May with more than 200 job losses
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Blaenau GwentThe Buddhist community thriving in the valleys of Blaenau Gwent
After almost two years of being closed away they have finally started to re-emerge into the community
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20 things you only know if you're from Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent
Who needs the the bright lights of Cardiff or Newport when you live in such a wonderful place?
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The Valleys Bucket List: 50 Things you absolutely have to do
Rhondda Cynon Taf
We have compiled a list of the obvious and not so obvious things that should be on your bucket list for the valleys
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The choir at the heart of the Blaenau Gwent community
Blaenau Gwent
The Abertillery Orpheus Male Voice Choir is more than 100 years old
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'It took me two hours to travel three miles on the bus service dubbed the worst in Wales'
Blaenau Gwent
Long wait times and routes that make little sense to the people who rely on them - sound familiar?
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News

Missing peoplePolice 'concerned' as teenage boy goes missing for four daysJack Stephens was last seen in Cwmtillery and has links to the Blaina, Brynmawr, and Abertillery areas
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Driver high on cocaine killed partner in lamppost collision on way to airport
Courts
Matthew Jones, 32, caused the death of his Nuria Zamel Casino, 28, who suffered fatal injuries during the collision on the A472 in Crumlin, Caerphilly
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Seven puppies found abandoned in a cardboard box on a mountain
Blaenau Gwent
The eight-week old pups were found on a mountain pass in Blaenau Gwent at the end of October
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Drug dealer handed £160,000 to associate who travelled to Wales from London
Courts
Jack Bowerman, 33, was visited near his home Ebbw Vale by Bilal Tozsu, who collected tens of thousands of pounds in cash for an organised crime gang
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87-year-old 'monster' subjected schoolgirl to 'campaign of rape'
Courts
Terrence Hulme, now aged 87, abused his victims in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s
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Sport

CourtsTeen taken to court after football pitch 'destroyed' by bikesThe club had estimated there were around 40 youths and 10 vehicles at the scene with some doing 'doughnuts and wheel spins'
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Man arrested after bikes rip up football pitch
Crime
He is in custody being questioned by police in connection with damage at a park in Cwm, which has left hundreds of youngsters without a pitch to play on
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Meet the 14-year-old snooker star who trains with world champions and wins matches on TV
Real Life
'My ambition is to become world number one – I think I can get there'
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Moving Welsh rugby picture captures remarkable scenes at end of match that meant so much
Ebbw Vale RFC
Young scrum-half Ryan Jones has received remarkable support from his wider rugby family
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Welsh 15-year-old becomes youngest ever competitor to win World Snooker Championships match
Blaenau Gwent
The Welsh teenager made history as the youngest ever competitor to win a match at World Snooker Championship 2022 qualifiers this week
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Events

RestaurantsThe Welsh restaurants and businesses with a zero food hygiene ratingOne inspector uncovered a mouse problem at a social club
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The man who changed his life during the Covid lockdowns, lost six stone and turned a childhood hobby into a business
Ebbw Vale
Gavin Davies has opened The Collector Sector in Ebbw Vale offering a variety of collectable cards, plushies and more
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The Range is opening a new store in Welsh town this summer
Brynmawr
The budget home retailer will open its doors to customers in August
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Easter holiday 2023: The best things to do in the Valleys and Bridgend during the school break
Easter
There's loads on offer the Easter 2023 school break to keep the little ones busy
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Popular lockdown business opens new dessert cafe in Blaenau Gwent
Blaenau Gwent
The new business will be open Monday, March 20
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