Police are advising people in the Caerphilly area to be vigilant after reports of a suspected credit scam.A spokesman for the Gwent force said a number of people had received unexpected parcels…
Author: Richard Gurner
Crosskeys student blows away hairdressing rivals
A student has blown her rivals out of the water at a prestigious hairdressing competition.First year hairdressing student Alex Williams took the silver medal for commercial blow-dry in the UK final of…
Operation to cut Bargoed grass fires returns
A project which previously reduced the number of deliberate grass fires in the Bargoed area has returned for a second year.Project Bernie, which saw a 22% drop in the number of intentional…
New blue badge aims to protect Caerphilly area against car park ‘space invaders’
A Bargoed man is supporting the Welsh Government crack-down on drivers who abuse the Blue Badge disabled parking system.Free for individual blue badge holders in Wales, the new style windscreen badge has many…
Caerphilly gains further investment with transport grant
Hundreds of thousands of pounds will be invested into Caerphilly’s roads.The Labour Welsh Government revealed today that more than £11million of additional funding has been made available for the Transport Grant Settlement…
Caerphilly youngsters score Olympic job
Six volunteers from across Caerphilly county borough have achieved their Olympic goal and will head to the Games as ball boys and girls.The youngsters, aged 15 to 17, will be working during…
Bargoed YMCA awarded more than £2,000
Bargoed YMCA has been awarded more than £2,000 claimed back from criminals.The organisation was one of 20 that received funding from The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund and Gwent Police Property Fund…
Crosskeys netball team crowned champions – again
A netball team have been crowned Welsh under 18 Schools Champions in the prestigious Presidents Cup.The team from Coleg Gwent Crosskeys Campus, on Risca Road, took the competition by storm, defeating all…
New figures show “increased access” to Caerphilly GPs
Health Minister Lesley Griffiths claims new figures show increased access to GPs in Caerphilly.The information, which was published as Ms Griffiths said she hoped to eliminate half-day closing at surgeries, revealed almost…
Police appeal after Blackwood burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary in Blackwood.The incident at a flat in Sycamore Court, took place between 11.30am and 1pm on Monday March 26.Items, including a black HP…