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This Week in Ebbw Vale

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Council

Staff attacked in Ebbw Vale school with two reportedly taken to hospital

Staff attacked in Ebbw Vale school with two reportedly taken to hospital  Wales Online

Wales Online·4d ago
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Unsafe building keeps road closed days after three fire crews responded to blaze

A house fire in Ebbw Vale sparked road closures and a large emergency response on a busy street last week.

South Wales Argus·29 Sept
News

Could 50 new homes transform this long-unused site?

Blaenau Gwent councillors will decide Tai Calon’s 50-home Moorland Road, Ebbw Vale plan on October 1, despite concerns over £280,000 contributions.

South Wales Argus·28 Sept
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Bafta-winning Ebbw Vale comedy The Golden Cobra returns for second series

A Bafta-winning animated comedy set in a Gwent town is returning for a second series.

South Wales Argus·22 Sept
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'Plaid could not run a bath,' says Ebbw Vale resident after independence questions

So Rhun Ap Iorwerth, along with the other leaders of Scotland and Northern Ireland, want independence. Plaid could not run a bath; they are truly that bad.

South Wales Argus·20 Sept
What's On

How to bag yourself a few million next week...no, really...

Webuyanycar branch in Blaenau Gwent are giving away Millions and cash prizes next week.

Skiddle·19 Sept
News

Ebbw Vale company wins Best Pavilion award at global energy exhibition

A Gwent company has been named Best Pavilion at a major global energy exhibition.

South Wales Argus·19 Sept
Council

New reuse shop proves a hit in Ebbw Vale with 23 tonnes saved from waste

New reuse shop proves a hit in Ebbw Vale with 23 tonnes saved from waste  Wales 247

Wales 247·18 Sept
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'I wouldn't be here today' mum's terrifying fight against sepsis

An Ebbw Vale mother-of-four who nearly died after developing sepsis is urging others to learn the signs of the life-threatening condition.

South Wales Argus·15 Sept
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Former primary school could be transformed into 25 affordable homes

Blaenau Gwent plans 25 affordable homes at former Willowtown Primary School in Ebbw Vale, including flats, houses and plans to demolish an old boxing gym.

South Wales Argus·15 Sept
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Truck driver rammed ex-partner’s front door before smashing into police car

An Ebbw Vale man has been jailed after drunkenly ramming his ex-partner’s front door with a truck and crashing into a police car, causing more than £10,000 worth of damage

South Wales Argus·10 Sept
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Police checked 100 vehicles during a road safety operation – what did they find?

Gwent Police have issued two traffic offence reports following a road safety operation in Ebbw Vale.

South Wales Argus·6 Sept
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Beloved owl sanctuary to close after 28 years of free family visits

Festival Park Owl Sanctuary in Ebbw Vale will stop welcoming visitors from August 31 due to increasing challenges in meeting zoo licence requirements.

South Wales Argus·25 Aug
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Woman admits ABH assault on man on the day her crown court trial was due to start

A woman from Ebbw Vale admitted assaulting a man and causing actual bodily harm before a jury was sworn in at Cardiff Crown Court.

South Wales Argus·20 Aug
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Terraced house could be converted into HMO

Plans to convert a terraced house in Ebbw Vale into an HMO have been lodged with Blaenau Gwent planners.

South Wales Argus·17 Aug
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Wildfire expected to burn for days as firefighting helicopter joins crews

Fire crews are expected to be at the scene of a moorland wildfire near Ebbw Vale in the coming days.

South Wales Argus·9 Aug
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Major incident declared as wildfire continues to burn and spread smoke

Smoke remains visible in and around the area as crews continue to battle a large wildfire near Ebbw Vale.

South Wales Argus·9 Aug
News

RECAP - Crews continuing to tackle moorland fire as major incident declared

A wildfire is burning at Llangynidr Reservoir near Ebbw Vale as South Wales Fire and Rescue Service crews remain at the scene. Live updates here.

South Wales Argus·9 Aug
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Wildfire near reservoir proves challenging as crews urge public to stay away

Firefighters are tackling a wildfire near Ebbw Vale, as members of the public are being urged to avoid the area.

South Wales Argus·8 Aug
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In The Dock - Look who’s had their cases heard in court recently

A round-up from the courts lists recent cases heard at magistrates’ courts involving defendants from Newport, Cwmbran, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool.

South Wales Argus·8 Aug
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Welsh Government admits rail failures after weeks of Newport line disruption

Disruption has been branded "unacceptable" on a key rail route. The Welsh Government has acknowledged failures on the Ebbw Vale to Newport line in response to weeks of cancellations, delays, and reduc

South Wales Argus·6 Aug
News

Missing Rory, 11, from Ebbw Vale has been found safe and well

Missing Rory, 11, from Ebbw Vale has been found safe and well

South Wales Argus·3 Aug
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A shopping destination once home to M&S and Nike is getting a new lease of life

A once-bustling shopping destination is being brought back to life. Festival Park in Ebbw Vale could be undergoing a transformation thanks to one family.

South Wales Argus·1 Aug
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Man remanded in custody after admitting strangulation and false imprisonment

Ieuan Jones, 22, of Ebbw Vale, has admitted false imprisonment, intentional strangulation and assaulting a woman

South Wales Argus·1 Aug
News

Woman caught speeding at 42mph in 20mph zone gets six points

Kelly Hughes, 39, of Abertillery, was fined and given six penalty points after admitting driving at 42mph in a 20mph zone on Beaufort Road, Ebbw Vale

South Wales Argus·31 Jul
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Junior football club chairman stole £22,000 to fund £1,000-a-week cocaine habit

Karl Morecroft, former chairman of the junior section of RTB Ebbw Vale FC, admitted stealing more than £22,000 from the club to fund a £1,000-a-week cocaine habit

South Wales Argus·27 Jul
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What officers discovered after stopping two vehicles in Newport and Ebbw Vale

Two uninsured vehicles have been seized in Newport and Ebbw Vale.

South Wales Argus·8 Jul
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Woman to pay £1,574 and given six penalty points for failing to identify driver

An Ebbw Vale woman was fined £1,574 and given six penalty points after being found guilty of failing to identify the driver of a vehicle linked to a motoring offence

South Wales Argus·5 Jul
What's On

Clubland Live In The Valleys - Halloween Special!

Clubland Live is coming to Ebbw Vale Sports centre on Friday 30th October 2026 for South Wales biggest spooky indoor festival

Skiddle·30 Jun
News

Children get cooking and free fruit given away to promote healthy eating

CHILDREN took part in cooking demonstrations and more than 150 free boxes of fruit were handed out to families at the Ebbw Vale Food Festival.

South Wales Argus·28 Jun
News

Missing 78-year-old man found safe after urgent appeal

A missing 78-year-old man from Ebbw Vale found safe after urgent appeal

South Wales Argus·25 Jun
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Ebbw Vale still struggling 10 years after Brexit 'we shot ourselves in the foot'

Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent, which strongly backed Brexit in 2016, is reflecting on the decision as it approaches its tenth anniversary, with residents and commentators still divided over its long-term

Wales Online·25 Jun
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Why has a town's convenience store had their official alcohol sales licence revoked?

A shop in Ebbw Vale has had its licence revoked due to multiple breaches.

South Wales Argus·24 Jun
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'We've been let down' The people who voted most strongly for Brexit feel failed

The people of Ebbw Vale in Blaenau Gwent voted overwhelmingly to leave the EU - despite the funds they received. Now, they feel little has changed

Wales Online·23 Jun
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Teenage boy critical in hospital after serious incident on the weekend

A teenage boy is in a critical condition following a single-car crash yesterday in Ebbw Vale yesterday, June 22.

South Wales Argus·22 Jun
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Fire destroys two disused static caravans near business innovation hub

Two disused static caravans were involved in a fire in Ebbw Vale, yesterday evening, June 16.

South Wales Argus·18 Jun
News

Police urge action over shop licence after claims of underage alcohol sales

Gwent Police is asking Blaenau Gwent councillors to give serious  consideration to revoking the alcohol licence of an Ebbw Vale shopkeeper.

South Wales Argus·16 Jun
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Vehicle recovered in area after incorrect plates and missing documentation

Police officers in Ebbw Vale have recovered a vehicle found with incorrect number plates and lacking proper documentation.

South Wales Argus·15 Jun
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Man accused of raping woman in 2022 appears in court

A Caerphilly man has appeared in court after being charged with raping a woman in Ebbw Vale

South Wales Argus·13 Jun
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New partnership launched to tackle underage drinking

The Community Alcohol Partnership has been launched in Ebbw Vale to improve community safety and reduce underage drinking.

South Wales Argus·9 Jun
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Look: Driver ends up on his roof after ramming pregnant mum and her baby

This CCTV footage and pictures show a driver writing off a car before ending up on his roof after repeatedly ramming a pregnant mum’s vehicle in Ebbw Vale

South Wales Argus·8 Jun
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Locked Up - Dangerous driver, domestic abuser, thieves and drug dealer caged

THESE criminals from Newport, Ebbw Vale, Abertillery and Tredegar have been jailed recently.

South Wales Argus·7 Jun
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Police and housing team join forces to tackle community concerns

Police in Ebbw Vale teamed up with Tai Calon to address resident concerns and improve the local environment.

South Wales Argus·5 Jun
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Driver who rammed pregnant mum and baby jailed after horror crash

Corey Morgan, 21, from Ebbw Vale was left with a fractured skull, broken neck and a bleed on the brain

South Wales Argus·3 Jun
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All animals safe after stable fire as police assist firefighters in blaze

Emergency services attended a stable fire on Mountain Road in Ebbw Vale, yesterday afternoon, May, 27.

South Wales Argus·27 May
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Young woman’s, 36, death still mystery as coroner says cause remains ‘unascertained’

A 36-year-old woman found dead at her home in Ebbw Vale died in unexplained circumstances, a coroner has ruled.

South Wales Argus·27 May
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Locked Up: Killer, thug, paedophiles and drug dealer jailed

Locked Up: Newport, Ebbw Vale and Pontypool criminals jailed

South Wales Argus·23 May
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Young father, 28, died after taking his own life in woodland, inquest rules

A 28-year-old factory worker from Ebbw Vale died after taking his own life, an inquest has heard.

South Wales Argus·20 May
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Flasher must sign sex offender register for 7 years after exposing himself

Ebbw Vale flasher Philip Drake, 38, pleaded guilty

South Wales Argus·17 May