Two brothers have been jailed for life for hacking an epileptic heroin user to death “like a piece of meat” in a “horrific attack” at his home in Risca.
Author: Gareth Hill
Teenager Connor Doughton jailed for 15 years for murder of Blackwood man Michael Lee Emmett
A 16-year-old boy has been jailed for at least 15 years after he murdered a man by stabbing him with a kitchen knife.Connor Doughton, of Apollo Way, Blackwood, stabbed 29-year-old Michael Lee…
Planned Nant Llesg mine would bring prosperity to Rhymney Valley claims developer Miller Argent chief
The proposed Nant Llesg opencast coal mine would bring “a significant amount of prosperity” to the Rhymney Valley, according to the managing director of the company which wants to extract six million tonnes of coal over the next 15 years
Plaid Cymru call for full cost of Bargoed cinema to be revealed by Caerphilly Council
The full cost of a planned cinema in Bargoed should be made public before a decision to build it is made, councillors have demanded.
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr Local Emergency Centre night time opening saved
Emergency care will continue to be given 24 hours a day at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr (YYF) after allegations that the Local Emergency Centre could close through the night.
Caerphilly County residents honoured by Queen with British Empire Medals
Four Caerphilly County Borough residents will receive the British Empire Medal after being named on The Queen’s New Year’s Honours list.
‘Bedroom Tax’ cost Caerphilly Council tenants £2.1m as arrears and evictions rise
Caerphilly Council tenants have been forced to pay out an extra £2.1 million in rent since the ‘Bedroom Tax’ came in – almost £1,050 each.
Blackwood boy guilty of murdering Michael Lee Emmett
A teenager has admitted murdering Michael Lee Emmett, who died a month after he and a friend were stabbed in Blackwood.
Caerphilly women lose £11,000 holiday of a lifetime savings as Blue Skies Travel (UK) goes into liquidation
A group of friends were left “seething” after losing £11,000 when the travel agent they booked a “holiday of a lifetime” with went into liquidation.
Caerphilly Council’s Pontllanfraith House offices could close due to budget cuts
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s offices in Pontllanfraith could be closed as part of a bid to save £29m over the next three years.