Metal thefts in Caerphilly County Borough have fallen by 50% since August 2011, according to the council.The local authority has said a proactive partnership with Gwent Police is the reason behind the…
Author: Richard Gurner
Community heroes honoured at Caerphilly Civic Awards 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council has honoured a host of community workers and volunteers as part of its annual Civic Awards.The prestigious event took place in the chamber at Penallta House council offices…
Two arrested in connection with Crumlin armed robbery
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in which a “significant amount” of money was stolen.The armed robbery took place at GLJ Recycling, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin on…
Gwent Police to close stations to the public in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca
Gwent Police has announced plans to 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…
Five new social enterprises for Caerphilly County Borough from £358,000 grant
Five new social new enterprises in Caerphilly County Borough have been given grants totalling £358,000.The money, from the Community Economic Development (CED) fund, has created 14 new jobs and will fund the…
Water resources normal in Wales as drought could spread in England
Environment Agency Wales has confirmed that reservoir levels in Wales are full or nearly full, so there is no current prospect of a drought – unlike in parts of England.The Agency is…
Work complete on second phase of Bargoed town centre improvements
Work is complete on the second phase of an £8m EU-backed improvement scheme for Bargoed town centre, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.High Street and Upper High Street has been transformed with…
Police appeal over Phillipstown burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, sometime between 12.30pm and 4.30pm on Saturday March 10.A hotel-style electronic safe was stolen from the…
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital gets official opening
The new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital has been given its official opening.The Minister for Health and Social Services Lesley Griffiths cut the ribbon on Monday to officially open the new hospital.Ysbyty…
Maesycwmmer resident to cycle from London to Paris for charity
A Maesycwmmer resident is cycling from London to Paris to raise money for charity.Gary Williams is undertaking the feat for Headway – The Brain Injury Association.Islwyn MPs past and present Lord Touhig…