Cwmcarn News

Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old from Cwmbran

Urgent appeal to find missing south Wales teenager, 15

Cwmcarn Post Office

Cwmcarn Post Office

Town's Post Office still closed - more than a year after 'temporary' closure

Antalya, Turkey

Antalya, Turkey

Jealous boyfriend told woman she wasn’t allowed to drink on their holiday in Turkey

The Fork and Tune, Cwmcarn Hotel awarded five hygiene rating

The Fork and Tune, Cwmcarn Hotel awarded five hygiene rating

Popular pub with live music awarded five hygiene rating

The visitor centre at Cwmcarn Forest Drive. Credit: Google

The visitor centre at Cwmcarn Forest Drive. Credit: Google

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Cost of admission to Cwmcarn Forest Drive could rise to secure long-term future

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In court from Newport, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Caerphilly

In the Dock: Look who’s just been in court

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Knifeman stabbed brave family man stopping him assaulting his ex-girlfriend

Paedophile James Hillier was jailed for nine months

Paedophile James Hillier was jailed for nine months

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Paedophile chef jailed after deleting Tinder, Badoo and WooPlus dating apps

Man taken to hospital after attacked with a blade in Cwmcarn

Man taken to hospital after attacked with a blade in Cwmcarn

Man arrested as person taken to hospital after being attacked with a blade

Stock image of police tape

Stock image of police tape

Window damaged as industrial unit burgled

Tilly Rose. Picture: The Blue Radical/Cwmbran Life

Tilly Rose. Picture: The Blue Radical/Cwmbran Life

'When I'm in the ring, nothing else matters': Cwmbran teen set for wrestling stardom

Top seven campsites within an hour of Newport

Top seven campsites within an hour of Newport

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Top seven caravan and camping sites to visit within an hours drive from Newport

Injured Cat taken to vets by RSPCA Cymru after being found in Cwmcarn on June 1.

Injured Cat taken to vets by RSPCA Cymru after being found in Cwmcarn on June 1.

Cat found 'in a very bad way' has to be put to sleep - RSPCA appeals to find owner

Police investigating an assault would like to speak with this woman who is believed to have been in the area at the time.

Police investigating an assault would like to speak with this woman who is believed to have been in the area at the time.

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Police searching for this woman after alleged assault involving wheelbarrow

Cwmcarn Post Office worker Liz Howells, pictured here with former councillor Ken James, is retiring.

Cwmcarn Post Office worker Liz Howells, pictured here with former councillor Ken James, is retiring.

Community thanks 'lovely' post office worker retiring after 34 years

Best kept secrets in Gwent

Best kept secrets in Gwent

From hidden beauty spots to rare grottos - discover some of Gwent's hidden gems

Disabled unable to access Cwmcarn lake: Scenic drive carpark closed since June

Disabled unable to access Cwmcarn lake: Scenic drive carpark closed since June

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'It’s not fair for disabled people', car park closure at beauty spot leaves residents feeling excluded

“The whole street could blow up”: Residents concern over gas leak Cwmcarn gas leak

“The whole street could blow up”: Residents concern over gas leak Cwmcarn gas leak

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“The whole street could blow up”: Residents concern over gas leak Cwmcarn gas leak

“It is heart breaking”: Church left to rot in Cwmcarn

“It is heart breaking”: Church left to rot in Cwmcarn

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'It is heart breaking', residents say historic church has been left to rot

GLJ Recycling Ltd, based at Chapel Farm Industrial Estate, Cwmcarn, Caerphilly, was fined £72,000. Picture: National Resources Wales

GLJ Recycling Ltd, based at Chapel Farm Industrial Estate, Cwmcarn, Caerphilly, was fined £72,000. Picture: National Resources Wales

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Recycling firm, boss and manager ordered to pay more than £100k

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Anniversary of Cwmcarn Forest Drive reopening after sitting closed for six years

Members of the Friends of Cwmcarn Forest Drive campaign group (L-R) Stephen Lyons, Helen Cleaves, Rob Southall , Sharon Peck, Maggie Thomas and Teresa Morgan.

Members of the Friends of Cwmcarn Forest Drive campaign group (L-R) Stephen Lyons, Helen Cleaves, Rob Southall , Sharon Peck, Maggie Thomas and Teresa Morgan.

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Campaign group toasts successful first year of Cwmcarn Forest Drive

Ollie Banks (left) and Phil Fiander (right) will be representing Gwent at the Cardiff Bay run on Sunday.

Ollie Banks (left) and Phil Fiander (right) will be representing Gwent at the Cardiff Bay run on Sunday.

Meet the boy who wants to help 'fix broken hearts' with fundraiser

Baptist Chapel in Abercarn could be turned into home

Baptist Chapel in Abercarn could be turned into home

Baptist chapel dating back more than 125 years could be turned into home

Scott Waters has been reported missing. (Gwent Police)

Scott Waters has been reported missing. (Gwent Police)

Police issue appeal for missing man

Off-road bikers have been spotted once again in the Gwyddon Valley, near Abercarn. (Picture: Neil Probert)

Off-road bikers have been spotted once again in the Gwyddon Valley, near Abercarn. (Picture: Neil Probert)

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Watch: Illegal off-road bikers plough through Gwent valley

A warrant has been issued after a man in Devon was accused of cryptocurrency theft occurring in Cwmcarn

A warrant has been issued after a man in Devon was accused of cryptocurrency theft occurring in Cwmcarn

Man wanted after being accused of cryptocurrency frauds in Caerphilly

Images of what appears to be smoke seen from the GLJ recycling centre in Cwmcarn. (Pictures: Cwmcarn Residents Association)

Images of what appears to be smoke seen from the GLJ recycling centre in Cwmcarn. (Pictures: Cwmcarn Residents Association)

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Watch: Pollution fears over ‘blue smoke’ seen from recycling plant

Cardiff Crown Court

Cardiff Crown Court

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Paedophile chef 'lucky' to avoid prison for downloading child abuse films

Local government

Indoor cricket centre and gym in Cwmcarn on the cards

The houses in George Street being given compensation by the council. Picture: Google Maps

The houses in George Street being given compensation by the council. Picture: Google Maps

Local government

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Residents in this street are being given thousands of pounds for home repairs

Man who poured petrol over woman and threatened to set her on fire jailed for 14 years

To hear more about Pippa’s story tune into Countryfile this Sunday at 7pm on BBC One.

To hear more about Pippa’s story tune into Countryfile this Sunday at 7pm on BBC One.

Torfaen girl to star on Countryfile tonight as BBC show heads to Cwmcarn Forest

Top row, from left, Macauley Webb, Harri Lasslett and Callum Kemp. Bottom row, from left, Samuel Davies, Matthew Eastwick and Aaron Bingham.

Top row, from left, Macauley Webb, Harri Lasslett and Callum Kemp. Bottom row, from left, Samuel Davies, Matthew Eastwick and Aaron Bingham.

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Locked Up: Paedophile and drug dealers recently put behind bars

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Cwmcarn and Cardiff

In court from Newport, Pontypool, Cwmcarn and Cardiff

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In the Dock: Look who’s been in court from across Gwent

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

Cwmcarn Forest Drive

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Man fined £1,200 for breaking coronavirus lockdown rules at tourist spot

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Cocaine dealer was getting high on his own supply

In court from Newport, Blaina, Nantyglo and Cwmcarn

In court from Newport, Blaina, Nantyglo and Cwmcarn

In the Dock: TV thief and drug driver punished in court

Cwm Carn Forest Drive opens to visitors by car for the first time in six years today

Cwm Carn Forest Drive opens to visitors by car for the first time in six years today

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Cwmcarn Forest Drive reopens for the first time in six years today

Cwmcarn High School governors agree council repairs

Cwmcarn High School governors agree council repairs

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UPDATE: Cwmcarn High School governors agree to council repairs

STALEMATE: Cwmcarn High School is still closed as the asbestos saga drags on

STALEMATE: Cwmcarn High School is still closed as the asbestos saga drags on

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Governors 'furious' as Cwmcarn school asbestos saga drags on

Head teachers 'childish' over Cwmcarn asbestos row - councillor

Head teachers 'childish' over Cwmcarn asbestos row - councillor

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Head teachers 'childish' over Cwmcarn asbestos row - councillor

MARCH: Protesters marched through Cwmcarn to the school recently to demand Caerphilly council reopen the site

MARCH: Protesters marched through Cwmcarn to the school recently to demand Caerphilly council reopen the site

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Cwmcarn asbestos school 'can re-open safely', expert tells MPs

PROTEST: Cwmcarn pupils and parents make their feelings known over the closure of Cwmcarn High School and moving pupils to alternative accommodation in Ebbw Vale

PROTEST: Cwmcarn pupils and parents make their feelings known over the closure of Cwmcarn High School and moving pupils to alternative accommodation in Ebbw Vale

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Caerphilly council spends £640k on Cwmcarn asbestos crisis

MARCH: Campaigners wanting to ensure the reopening of Cwmcarn School are to launch a bid to raise £1million with a Buy a Brick bid

MARCH: Campaigners wanting to ensure the reopening of Cwmcarn School are to launch a bid to raise £1million with a Buy a Brick bid

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Cwmcarn school launches '‘buy a brick' to shift asbestos

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Council appeals for emergency funding over Cwmcarn school

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Asbestos report vindicates us on Cwmcarn School - Caerphilly councillor's claim

IT’S A MESS: Cwmcarn High School shut its doors after asbestos was found in the building but Gary Thomas, chairman of governors, is questioning the independency of a report amid claims it is not impartial

IT’S A MESS: Cwmcarn High School shut its doors after asbestos was found in the building but Gary Thomas, chairman of governors, is questioning the independency of a report amid claims it is not impartial

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Governors at Cwmcarn asbestos school upset over choice of expert

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No plan to close Cwmcarn High School over asbestos - councillor

PROTEST: Councillors were lobbied at a meeting this week

PROTEST: Councillors were lobbied at a meeting this week

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Cwmcarn asbestos school report ‘imminent,’ parents told

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Parents protest over school closure

BIG TURN OUT: Yesterday’s protest over Cwmcarn High School closure

BIG TURN OUT: Yesterday’s protest over Cwmcarn High School closure

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Hundreds protest over Cwmcarn school closure

Cwmcarn High School protest

Cwmcarn High School protest

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Cwmcarn High School protest

2,080 people join campaign to re-open Cwmcarn school

2,080 people join campaign to re-open Cwmcarn school

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2,080 people join campaign to re-open Cwmcarn school

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