Last Thursday was the first time no banning orders were handed out to car cruisers at Blackwood Asda since the scheme began six weeks ago.Blackwood Neighbourhood Policing Team Sergeant, Neil Jones says:…
Author: Richard Gurner
Almost 3,000 incidents of fly-tipping in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed there were almost 3,000 incidents of fly-tipping last financial year.Of the 2,914 reported incidents during 2010/11, 2,870 (98.49%) were cleared within five days.Cllr Rob Gough, cabinet…
Cardiff City FC to donate shirt to Rhymney soldier’s funeral
Cardiff City Football Club has said it will be donating a shirt for the funeral of Lance Corporal Richard Scanlon after one of its staff allegedly said the club “didn’t do that sort of thing”.
Welsh Government to explain school banding system to parents
The Welsh Government has published a parents’ guide into the new school banding system, which it says will give a clearer picture of school performance.Banding will use national data on school performance,…
Police warn of counterfeit £20 notes in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police are warning businesses and residents to be on their guard because of fake £20 notes in circulation across Caerphilly County Borough.In recent weeks more than 30 £20 notes have been…
Environmental efforts rewarded at Pride in Your Place awards
Pupils and staff at a Rhymney school are celebrating after winning a council award recognising their green efforts.The red carpet was rolled out on Friday for schools, community groups and businesses from…
25 businesses join fight against crime with Blackwood Retail Partnership
Gwent Police has revealed that 25 businesses have now signed up to the recently established Blackwood Retail Partnership.The partnership aims to reduce shoplifting and other crime in the area by improving communication…
Council warns of smoking in Blackwood bus station
Caerphilly County Borough Council is warning people not to smoke in Blackwood bus station after two people were fined.Smoking is banned in enclosed public areas, which Blackwood bus station is classed as.Cllr…
M4 re-opened after lorry and crane crash between Cardiff Gate and Coryton
Updated 2pmAll lanes on the M4 between Junction 30 Cardiff Gate and Junction 32 Coryton have been re-opened after an early morning smash between a crane and a lorry.Motorists had been advised…
Caerphilly Council saves almost £600,000 through partnership
Caerphilly County Borough Council has revealed it has saved almost £600,000 through buying goods and services alongside 15 other local authorities.The 16 local councils that make up the Welsh Purchasing Consortium (WPC)…