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…
Author: Richard Gurner
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…
National Assembly committee to hold stillbirths inquiry
A new inquiry by a National Assembly for Wales committee will examine what’s being done to reduce the incidence of stillbirths in Wales.The Health and Social Care Committee is calling for submissions…
Pontllanfraith plastic bags fund community garden
A gardening and wildlife project has received a £215 donation from Sainsbury’s Community Grant.Windy Ridge horticultural project is a Caerphilly County Borough Council social services gardening and wildlife community based day service…
Owners of Blackwood pub handed fine after police and trading standards operation
The owners of a Blackwood pub have been fined £1,000 after selling alcohol to under 18s during a multi-agency test purchase operation.Penllwyn Manor Limited, the owners of the Penllwyn Manor in Pontllanfraith,…
Valleys AM appeals for action against homelessness
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has called for an urgent Welsh Government bill to help tackle growing homelessnessHe raised the issue in questions to First Minister Carwyn Jones, who said that a…
Police target metal thieves
A police operation targeting metal theft has resulted in four arrests.Two loads of scrap metal were also seized during Operation Ignite, which took place from March 12 to 16.Two men were arrested…
Man charged over Crumlin armed robbery
A man has been charged in connection with an armed robbery at an industrial estate in Crumlin.Martin Phillip Tuft, 53, appeared at Caerphilly Magistrates Court yesterday, charged with robbery and possession of…