Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Ian Johnston has named Paul Harris as his proposed Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner.The commissioner made his announcement at a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime…
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Llanbradach nursery’s good report from Estyn
A day nursery in Llanbradach has been praised by school inspectors Estyn.Footsteps Day Nursery, which is based in the village’s old police station, is a registered early years education provider and is…
Caerphilly Music Competition Winners
Young musicians from across the Caerphilly County Borough recently took part in the Schools’ Young Contemporary Musician of the Year competition.Over 120 guitarists, drummers, bassists and singers battled it out for the…
Award for Caerphilly woman who returned to classroom after 30 years
A Caerphilly woman has won an award for her efforts in the classroom for returning to education after 30 years.Maria Cross, 45, proved it’s never too late to learn after scooping the…
Caerphilly Council second best on recycling rates
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been named as the second best performing local authority in Wales with 15,795 tonnes of waste during the first quarter of 2012/13.The latest figures show that Caerphilly…
Caerphilly mother of prison absconder charged with helping escape
Two people have appeared in court charged with helping a man abscond from an open prison.Leighton Williams, 22, absconded from HMP Prescoed on Sunday. He was arrested on Tuesday.In June 2008, Williams…
Police end nail gun siege in Argoed
A 47-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a police siege ended with officers storming a property in Argoed.Gwent Police said officers first attended the address at 10.50pm on Wednesday night…
Welsh Government asks UK Government to devolve Remploy
The Welsh Government has asked UK’s Department for Work and Pensions to devolve the running of Wales’ two remaining Remploy factories.The Department for Work and Pensions has said Remploy will invite expressions…
Mountain bikes and garden tools stolen in Pontllanfraith burglary
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Pontllanfraith.The break-in happened at an outbuilding at an address on The Spinney during the early hours of Monday December 3.Items stolen include: A…
Get Caerphilly Online photo competition winner announced
This stunning photograph of New Tredegar at night has been selected as the winner of the Get Caerphilly Online photography competition.