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“We’re holding our breath every time it rains”: Life after the Llanhilleth floods
After homes flooded in both 2020 and 2024, residents questioned why problems remained unresolved and pushed for action to prevent another disaster.
18 hrs ago
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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“It’s a no-brainer”: The fight to bring trains back to Abertillery
After decades without a rail link, campaigners say reopening Abertillery’s railway could cut commuting costs, unlock job opportunities and breathe new…
Oct 18
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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He never planned to be a ceramicist: Now his work is finding its way across Wales
How Bargoed-born Matthew Jones turned an unlikely career change into a thriving ceramics business in Blackwood — without leaving the Valleys behind.
Oct 14
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Llanhilleth Pithead Baths demolition delayed again
Residents face another wait for the long-promised removal of the derelict former miners’ baths.
Oct 11
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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“Ceri’s last wish was that people knew about this cancer”
Family and friends will gather at Bryn Bach Park this Friday to remember the mum of five and raise awareness of neuroendocrine cancer.
Oct 7
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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The Valleys Lead
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“Something has to change”: Pressure mounts over toxic waste problem
Campaigners welcome a breakthrough week as Caerphilly Council and the Senedd back measures to investigate and tackle contaminated land
Oct 4
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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The Valleys Lead
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September 2026
“He will be part of our family forever”: The foster carers who didn’t stop caring when their foster child turned 18
After spending his childhood with foster carers Jane and Dave, Daniel faced an uncertain future at 18 — until Shared Lives gave the family a way to stay…
Sep 30
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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The extraordinary Royal Ballet & Opera secret hiding in the south Wales valleys
The little-known warehouse is home to hundreds of productions, thousands of costumes and some seriously unusual props.
Sep 27
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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“There was nothing I could do”: Farmer recalls watching his sheep caught in Blaenavon wildfire
A south Wales valleys farmer describes losing livestock and grazing land, as residents in Merthyr Tydfil recall the devastation caused by fires over the…
Sep 23
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Wales’ PISA results are a warning light. What’s gone wrong?
Wales’ latest PISA scores are the lowest recorded in almost every area since 2006. We look at what the results mean for education, poverty and the…
Sep 20
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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Reform Wales rocked as leader quits and MS defects
Dan Thomas steps down after arrest as Sarah Cooper-Lesadd leaves Reform for Plaid Cymru — while former and newly-recruited party figures give…
Sep 16
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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How will Caerphilly residents be affected by impending library closures?
Murat Bedir says his local library helped him find a job, connect with his community and support his family — and he fears its planned closure will hit…
Sep 13
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Lauren Crosby Medlicott
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