A former council cash office in Newbridge is set to be turned into flats after an appeal from Plaid Cymru ward councillor Lyn Ackerman.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Homes Task Group has backed…
Author: Richard Gurner
800 runners take part in Caerphilly’s Sport Relief Mile
More than 800 people pulled on their trainers, tutus and fancy dress costumes on Sunday March 23 for the Sport Caerphilly Castle Mile.Runners had the chance to run in a six-mile, three-mile,…
Appeal to find missing Caerphilly woman, 30
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 30-year-old Sarah Druce, who was reported missing from her Caerphilly address yesterday (Sunday March 30) She was last seen on Saturday in the…
Car severely damaged after deliberate fire near Gilfach Train Station
A car has been severely damaged after being set alight near Gilfach Train Station.Firefighters from Bargoed attended the blaze at 3.10pm on March 26.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said the fire…
Man exposes himself to girl, 15, in Oakdale
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl in Oakdale and then drove off.The teenager was walking along Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale, in the direction of Croespenmaen,…
Older People’s Commissioner praises fundraising efforts of Abercarn group
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised a small group from Abercarn which has raised £8,000 for local charities through its monthly coffee mornings.Sarah Rochira’s team recently joined 20 members of…
Trinant farmer banned from keeping animals after they were found in appalling conditions ‘queuing to die’
A Trinant farmer has been banned from owning or keeping animals after horses, sheep, cattle and pigs on his farm were found in appalling conditions “queuing to die”.Brenig Hardacre, 45 of Trinant…
Spotting the signs of substance abuse
Some people think that it is almost impossible to tell if a loved one or an employee has a drug or alcohol problem as they hide it so well. This is sometimes…
Duke of Edinburgh Award opportunities in Caerphilly
If you are living in Caerphilly and are between the ages of 14 and 25 then you should start your application process for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award right away. There are…
Plaid AM pays tribute to Caerphilly house fire victim
Plaid Cymru Assembly Member Lindsay Whittle has paid tribute to 94-year-old Frank Thomas, who died in a fire at his home in Caerphilly this week.Mr Whittle, who is also a councillor for…