Offenders doing community service helped out with the snow last week by clearing snow and ice from various places.As part of their Community Payback scheme, offenders were asked to help clear snow…
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Caerphilly MP urges people to help Haiti earthquake victims
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has organised a public meeting on Sunday to discuss how the community can pull together to help fundraise for the people of Haiti.The meeting is being held at…
Farmer fined £8,000 for felling forest in Llanbradach
A farmer has been ordered to pay more than £8,000 after he illegally chopped down trees.David Terence Jones, of Penyrheol Las Farm, ignored an enforcement notice issued by Forestry Commission Wales to…
Caerphilly smashed 69-3 in Swalec Cup by Swansea
Caerphilly Rugby Club crashed out of the Swalec Cup second round on Saturday after being thumped 69-3 by Swansea.The Cheesemen, who recently welcomed back Phil Ager as head coach, had 11 tries…
Islwyn MP backs sunbed ban for under 18s
Islwyn MP Don Touhig has pledged to back a proposed new law banning under 18s from using sunbeds.Mr Touhig has pledged to support a Private Member’s Bill, introduced by Cardiff North MP…
Caerphilly Council: rubbish backlog will be cleared
Caerphilly County Borough Council has vowed to clear the waste and recycling backlog by Monday.The local authority is telling residents to leave any uncollected waste or recycling out for collection.However the council…
Youngsters’ artwork on display at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
Young people from Caerphilly Youth Forum have been showcasing their art skills in a special project.Funded by Caerphilly Youth Service and BAM Construction, the youngsters designed and painted large murals to be…
Glasgow end Dragons’ Euro hopes
Glasgow Warriors and Newport Gwent Dragons fought out a thrilling basement battle in Pool 2 on Friday night, with the home side running in 29-25 winners.With both sides out of contention for…
Teenager in hospital after Blackwood B4251 accident
A 14-year-old Blackwood boy was taken to hospital suffering head injuries after he was knocked down by a VW Transporter van.Gwent Police are appealing for witnesses following the accident which happened at…
Blackwood man admits making explosives at home
A Blackwood man has pleaded guilty to charges of making explosive devices at his home.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, admitted two charges of making explosives, including black powder and a pipe…