Blackwood town centre saw a 40% reduction in incidents of shoplifting over the Christmas period of November and December 2013, recent figures show.Over the festive period, there were 22 incidents of shoplifting…
Author: Richard Gurner
Caerphilly Youth Forum’s Germany visit
Members of Caerphilly Youth Forum travelled to Germany recently to represent Caerphilly in a European youth conference.The conference, called ‘Our Europe’, was hosted by Caerphilly’s twin area of Ludwigsburg.More than 90 youngsters…
A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn remains closed
The A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn remains closed to traffic and pedestrians. Welsh Water has repaired the water main, but Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the carriageway remains unstable and…
Children as young as six act out drug and rape scenes from Grand Theft Auto video game
Children as young as six are acting out rape, sex and drug scenes from hit video game Grand Theft Auto, a headteacher has warned.Pupils at Coed-y-Brain Primary School, in Llanbradach, have been…
Llanbradach PACT meeting on February 13
A PACT (Partnerships and Communities Together) meeting for the Llanbradach and Pwll Y Pant area is due to be held on Thursday February 13 at 7pm at the Welfare Hall in High…
Islwyn MP calls for an end to single staffing of betting shops
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government and the betting industry to create a National Charter to deal with the issues caused by the single staffing of betting shops.A…
Chance to honour serving soldiers this St David’s Day in Risca
Soldiers from the 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital will parade through Risca this St David’s Day.More than 100 Army personnel will parade through Risca centre to mark the unit’s homecoming from a tour…
More funding for children’s play areas in Caerphilly County Borough
Children in Caerphilly County Borough will get a share of £1.25 million in new funding, the Welsh Government has announced.Councils will be able to use the money for a number of measures,…
Bonnet and headlights stolen from car at Crossways pub, Caerphilly
A white Ford Fiesta had its bonnet and headlights stolen while it was parked outside a popular family pub.The theft happened overnight between Saturday February 8 and Sunday February 9 from the…
Photographer acclaimed for Lions fan picture after win
Welsh rugby fans’ attentions are firmly on this year’s Six Nations, but it was a winning Lions’ performance last year that inspired photographer Paul Fears.The snapper received a ‘Highly Commended’ award from…