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Operation Athena: £137k in stolen vehicles recovered

Jordan Jones October 17, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Crime & Court, Gwent Police, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Police operation in Blaenau Gwent recovers £137,800 worth of stolen bikes and cars and makes 12 arrests in just two weeks.

Ebbw Vale man sentenced for extreme animal pornography

Jordan Jones October 14, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Crime & Court, Ebbw Vale, Newport Magistrates Court, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Eric Thomas, 30, from Ebbw Vale received a 12-month community order after pleading guilty to possessing 44 extreme pornographic images and films involving animals.

Schools to restrict mobile phone use during school day

Jordan Jones October 11, 2025Blaenau Gwent, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Blaenau Gwent schools will introduce new guidance restricting mobile phone use after concerns about their impact on pupil behaviour and learning.

Blaenau Gwent schools to ban mobile phones from November

Jordan Jones October 4, 2025Blaenau Gwent, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Schools in Blaenau Gwent are set to ban mobile phones and digital devices from November 3 following concerns about their impact on pupil well-being and behaviour.

Drug Dealer Jailed for Brazen Heroin Dealing in Tredegar

Jordan Jones June 26, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Crime & Court, South Wales, Tredegar, Wales News Leave a Comment

Christopher Williams, 45, sentenced to two-and-a-half years after being caught dealing 38g of heroin in broad daylight on Commercial Street.

RSPCA Seeks Owner of Starved Pony Found With Dead Animals

Jordan Jones May 29, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale, HorseWorld, RSPCA, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Appeal launched after emaciated pony and foal rescued from field in Brynmawr where they were found living alongside two dead ponies.

Care Worker Sentenced for Patient Relationship

Jordan Jones May 22, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Cardiff Crown Court, Crime & Court, Ebbw Vale, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Megan Hendy, 28, from Ebbw Vale received a suspended sentence after admitting to sexual activity with a mental health patient at an NHS facility.

Tredegar Man Jailed After Suffocating Partner in Brutal Attack

Jordan Jones May 8, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Crime & Court, Newport Crown Court, South Wales, Tredegar, Wales News Leave a Comment

Matthew Clarke, 41, has been sentenced to nearly three years imprisonment after a terrifying assault on his partner that left her fearing for her life.

Vandals Strike Popular Owl Sanctuary in Ebbw Vale

Jordan Jones April 13, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

Minors have destroyed toilet facilities at The Owl Sanctuary in Festival Park, Ebbw Vale, forcing elderly co-owner to stay away and prompting community fundraising efforts.

Abandoned Bulldog Found with Severe Skin Issues in Welsh Town

Jordan Jones February 20, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Ebbw Vale, RSPCA, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

RSPCA appeals for information after discovering an underweight bulldog with serious skin conditions in Cwm, highlighting the growing impact of the cost-of-living crisis on pet ownership.

Elderly Pair Dies in Early Morning Abertillery House Fire

Jordan Jones February 9, 2025Abertillery, Blaenau Gwent, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A couple in their 90s have died following a house fire at their Abertillery home on Sunday morning, with specialist officers now supporting their bereaved family members.

Ebbw Vale Man Jailed for XL Bully Attack on Young Girl

Jordan Jones January 29, 2025Blaenau Gwent, Crime & Court, Ebbw Vale, Newport Crown Court, South Wales, Wales News Leave a Comment

A 38-year-old man has received a three-year prison sentence after his unregistered XL Bully attacked a schoolgirl in Nantyglo, highlighting the importance of responsible dog ownership and compliance with breed-specific legislation.

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