A driver has been jailed for three years after breaking his neighbour’s arm with a scaffolding pole in a row over a parking spot.Charity worker Andrew Chamberlain, 50, of Blackwood, battered Daniel…
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Man and ex-wife jailed for sexually abusing children
A man and his ex-wife have been jailed for 19 years and six years respectively for sexual offences against their children and grandchildren. The 56-year-old man and 45-year-old woman from Caerphilly County…
Crew called to deliberate car fire near Peter’s Pies
A fire crew from Caerphilly station was called to deliberate car fire in the early hours of this morning.The car was set on fire near Peter’s Pies on Bedwas Road.South Wales Fire…
Blackwood Cinema reopens with gala night after 25 years
West End star Peter Karrie and film director Adam Wimpenny were the star guests at the gala opening of Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema.
Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men stabbed in Blackwood
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two men were stabbed in Blackwood. The arrested teen is in police custody after an incident on Bryn Road and…
Cedar Tree pub in Caerphilly evacuated after fire
The Cedar Tree pub in Caerphilly was evacuated because of a fire.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service were called to the pub on the Pwllypant roundabout at 8.05am this morning, July 26.A…
Court closure plans criticised by Caerphilly MP Wayne David
The closure of Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court will see a drop in the number of people attending hearings, Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said.Last month the Ministry of Justice outlined plans to close…
Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall visit Senghenydd
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall paid tribute to Wales’ coal mining past during a visit to Senghenydd this morning as part of their tour of Wales.The Royal couple laid a…
Four bailed over slavery charges
Four men arrested and held at Ystrad Mynach Police Station on slavery and kidnap charges have been released on bail.Homes in the Rumney area of Cardiff and Bristol were raided by police…
Caerphilly outperforming rest of Wales on business growth
Economic growth in Caerphilly County Borough is outperforming other areas in Wales, according to a leading business academic.Professor Dylan Jones-Evans, Director of Enterprise and Innovation at the University of Wales, compiles the…