A shopkeeper has been fined for selling cigarettes to a 15-year-old as part of a trading standards sting.Carol Edwards, who runs the Premier Stores at Blackwood Bus Station, was the subject of…
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“Tough times ahead” warns council leader Whittle
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council admitted there were tough times ahead at a meeting last night.Lindsay Whittle set out the council’s plans and priorities for the coming year at a…
Caerphilly Council leader’s cabinet speech in full
On Tuesday June 15, Councillor Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, made his annual Cabinet Work Programme speech – which outlines his vision for the forthcoming year.Below is the full…
Caerphilly’s Thomas, Carroll firm wins prestigious Brecon Beacons contract
A Caerphilly-based consultancy firm has won a health and safety management contract from the Brecon Beacons National Park Authority.Thomas, Carroll Management Services (TCMS), the health and safety consultancy arm of the Caerphilly-based insurance and…
Single dad from Llanbradach starts handyman business
A single dad from Llanbradach has started up his own handyman business after help from Jobcentre PlusLeigh Pugh, 24, needed a job that fitted around caring for his four-year-old son, Tyler, who…
Enzo Calzaghe collects MBE
Newbridge boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe – father of former world champ Joe – has been presented with his MBE.The Italian national was unable to collect his honour from Buckingham Palace so was…
Cwmcarn baby found behind Spar was stillborn
A baby boy found dead behind a local Spar shop was still born an inquest heard.The newborn baby was found wrapped in a towel in a carrier bag, which was hanging on…
Residents to quiz community safety and crime panel
Residents are to have their chance to quiz a panel of experts on community safety at an event next month.The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership will hold its annual ‘Ask the Panel’…
Can you help Senghenydd family tree mystery?
Our website has been contacted by Lesley Punter from Essex who is tracing her husband’s family tree.She is looking for any living relatives of his mother, a Jane Rosser born in 1910.Mrs…
Caerphilly event to raise awareness of elder abuse
Caerphilly County Borough Council is holding a special open event on Tuesday to raise awareness about problems linked to abuse of the elderly.The council’s Protection of Vulnerable Adults team is holding its…