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A petition, gathered by residents living in Abercarn, in Caerphilly County Borough, where riders use the forestry despite there being no permission for off-roading, will also be presented to the UK government by Evans. The petition says as well as concerns at damage the vehicles do to the countryside, tearing up turf, which isn’t given a chance to recover, people using the forestry for walking and cycling and permitted activities such as horse riding have been threatened by scramblers and off-roaders.  “The issue goes back years and years and even my predecessor had to deal with th...

He was ordered to pay £299 in a fine, costs and a surcharge. SAMUEL ABRAHAM, 18, of Excelsior Street, Waunlwyd, Ebbw Vale, was ordered to pay £244 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for driving without insurance. His driving record was endorsed with eight points. ADAM PONTIN, 29, of High Meadow, Abercarn, was ordered to pay £555 in a fine, costs and a surcharge for speeding at 85mph in a 50mph zone on the A467 in Newport between the Morrisons roundabout and Pye Corner roundabout. His driving record was endorsed with six points. TAYLOR RIDEOUT, 20, of Treowen Road, Newbridge, was ordere...

Brewers Lodge The Brewers Lodge in Blackwood has six covered pods for outdoor seating and also a number of uncovered tables. Brewers Lodge, Blackwood. Picture: Google Street View Emma Chalk said that the pub is fantastic, and they have a new seating area for guests. Friday Andy said: “Second to none for an amazing beer garden and hospitality.” The Prince of Wales The Prince of Wales in Risca has redone its beer garden and created extra outdoor areas for seating. It also has the prime location of backing onto the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Kimberley-Anne Berry said: “By far ...

Authorities have appealed for the public to help prevent wildfires after firefighters battled almost 80 deliberate blazes in South Wales over the weekend. South Wales Police said “many acres of wildlife and our beautiful landscape” had been lost following a rise in suspected deliberate grassfires. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said one suspected incident saw a blaze burn just a short distance from its fire station in Abercarn, Gwent, which put essential workers and their facilities at risk, while another fire measuring over 11 hectares posed a danger to livestock and property. Firef...

Authorities have appealed for the public to help prevent wildfires after firefighters battled almost 80 deliberate blazes in South Wales over the weekend. South Wales Police said “many acres of wildlife and our beautiful landscape” had been lost following a rise in suspected deliberate grassfires. South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said one suspected incident saw a blaze burn just a short distance from its fire station in Abercarn, Gwent, which put essential workers and their facilities at risk, while another fire measuring over 11 hectares posed a danger to livestock and property. Firef...