Two brothers renowned for their abusive drunken behaviour have been been given Antisocial Behaviour Orders (ASBOs).John Jones, 34, and Shane Jones, 23, both of Newport Road, Pontllanfraith, were given two year ASBOs…
Author: Richard Gurner
Police arrest three in connection with Newbridge shop knife raid
Police looking for a pair of robbers who held up a shop at knifepoint and made off with cash and cigarettes have arrested three people in connection with the raid.The robbery happened…
Woman shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint in Newbridge
Police are hunting two men who held up and robbed a convenience store at knifepoint.The robbery happened at approximately 3pm yesterday, Wednesday September 1, at Greenfield Stores in Newbridge.Two men, one armed…
Police appeal for missing Aberbargoed man, 25
UPDATE: Wednesday 9.13am: Police have reported that Mr Davies has been found safe and well.Gwent Police are appealing for information to help find a missing Aberbargoed man.Stephen Michael Davies, 25, was last…
Islwyn MP inspired by Blackwood charity fundraiser
MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Blackwood fundraiser that he decided…
£5,500 worth of mobile phones stolen from Blackwood shop
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary where £5,500 worth of mobile phones were stolen from a shop in Blackwood.The break-in happened at ‘Get Connected’ on Blackwood High Street at…
Caerphilly Council warns of £75 fines for dropping gum
Residents have been warned by Caerphilly County Borough Council they face a £75 fine for dropping chewing gum.The council’s “War on Gum” is part of a national crackdown by the Chewing Gum…
Rhymney PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Rhymney area have been announced.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers…
Free day of Bank Holiday fun at the Winding House
Visit the Winding House in New Tredegar this August Bank Holiday for a free day of traditional family fun.Relive holidays from the past with some old-fashioned entertainment.With traditional games, seaside crafts and…
1.2km of copper electrical cable stolen in Risca
Gwent Police is appealing for information after 1.2km of copper cable was stolen in the Risca area.The cable was taken from an electrical post with the theft reported to police on the…