All four Welsh Police and Crime Commissioners and all four Welsh Chief Constables met on Monday.The All Wales Policing Group meeting was hosted by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner, Ian Johnston.It’s the…
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Caerphilly Council votes to halt social services merger with Blaenau Gwent
Councillors have voted to halt the merger of Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Councils’ social services departments over fears that Caerphilly taxpayers would end up subsidising services in Blaenau Gwent.
Falklands War hero Simon Weston pays tribute to Margaret Thatcher
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has paid tribute to Margaret Thatcher.
Nelson-born Mr Weston was a Welsh Guardsman during the 1982 conflict and suffered severe burns to his body when the ship the Sir Galahad was destroyed.
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli to appear at Caerphilly Food Festival in May
Celebrity chef Jean-Christophe Novelli is to make an appearance at the Caerphilly Food Festival next month.
Appeal after rail worker abused by passenger on Bargoed to Penarth train
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after a female member of rail staff was verbally abused by a passenger on board a train.
Police appeal after Rhymney break-in
Officers in Rhymney are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Goshen Street.
Partnership agreement between Caerphilly County Borough bodies renewed
A partnership agreement between several public bodies working in Caerphilly County Borough has been renewed.Called the Compact agreement, it sets out guidelines on how all parties should work together until 2017.First established…
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Caerphilly school children to have their say on sport
Children across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to have their say in school sports.Organisation Sport Wales has launched its second national School Sport Survey.The survey was completed by 40,000 primary and…
Ystrad Mynach College students first in Wales to complete new apprentice scheme
Students at Ystrad Mynach College have become the first in Wales to complete an innovative apprenticeship scheme.The pilot scheme, completed by students shortly before the recent National Apprentice Week, was awarded by…