Gwent Police will close 17 of its stations to the public – including those in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca.The stations will remain as bases for police officers but…
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh Government announces citizen panel in Social Services shake-up
Users of Social Services are to be placed at the heart of a new system in Wales, the Deputy Minister for Social Services and Children has announced.A ‘citizen panel’ will be created…
Cilla Davies re-elected as Chair of Gwent Police Authority
Incumbent chair of Gwent Police Authority Cilla Davies has been re-elected to the post.Mrs Davies was re-elected unopposed at at Gwent Police Authority’s Annual General Meeting on Thursday June 28.She said: “It…
Second-hand car complaints tops Caerphilly Trading Standards list
Complaints about second-hand cars account for more than one in ten calls to Trading Standards in Caerphilly County Borough.During the last financial year, 192 of the 4,871 calls (12%) made to Consumer…
Police appeal over stolen bike in Penpedairheol
Police are appealing for information after an off-road motorcycle was stolen from an address in Brynhyfryd, Penpedairheol.It was stolen at approximately 7pm on Thursday May 31. The green and black coloured bike…
Welsh Government considers £120 fines for parents of truanting children
Parents in Wales who allow their children to skip school could be fined up to £120, under new Welsh Government plans.Education Minister Leighton Andrews has reportedly told his officials to draw up…
July’s blood donation dates for Ystrad Mynach, Blackwood, Bedwas and Caerphilly
The Welsh Blood Service is coming soon to a venue near you.Please see listed below details of forthcoming blood donation sessions in your area.To view a comprehensive list of all our blood…
Cefn Fforest Primary School celebrates sporting success
Pupils from Cefn Fforest Primary School are ending their year on a sporting high after success in several competitions.The school has been seen success at football, netball and dance events during the…
Luxury bed firm expands Welsh base in Treforest
The new factory of a company that specialises in making luxury beds has been officially opened by First Minister Carwyn Jones.Savior Beds has developed a site on the Gellihirion Industrial Estate in…
Police warning over distraction thefts
Police are warning people to be extra vigilant against distraction thefts after two further attempts to steal jewellery were reported in Newport.The latest incidents are similar to ones that happened in Caerphilly…