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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
Modernise your business with the cloud
The latest advancement in business reporting software is the development of cloud based ERP solutions. ERP stands for Enterprise Resource Planning, a computer software system that is designed to help monitor every…
The secret to creating a good work life balance
People who achieve a good work life balance tend to be happier both in their work and home life. From the moment we leave education and start work the emphasis is usually…
How to recognise eye problems
Your eyesight is one of the most important things in life. The health of your eyes is not something you want to gamble on, yet people around the world often don’t treat…