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Author: Richard Gurner

Crumlin arsonist jailed for toddler murder

Tuesday, December 8, 2009Tuesday, December 8, 2009

A Crumlin man who murdered a three-year-old girl when he set fire to her Liverpool home in a revenge attack has been jailed for life.

Graham Heaps, 44, was sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court after he was convicted of the murder of toddler Francesca Bimpson on Monday.

He will serve at least 28 years behind bars.

Caerphilly crackdown on adults buying booze for kids

Friday, December 4, 2009Friday, December 4, 2009

The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership is a cracking down on adults who buy alcohol on behalf of under 18s.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards and Gwent Police are running the ‘proxy…

Beware of fake taxis in Caerphilly this Christmas

Friday, December 4, 2009

Christmas party-goers are being urged to check the cab they get into to go home is real.Caerphilly County Borough Council and the Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership have sent out the warning…

Council tax scam warning

Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Residents are being warned not to give out their personal details over the phone because of a council tax scam.The trickster calls residents at their homes claiming to be from the council.The…

Cwmcarn Comprehensive in schools’ quiz

Tuesday, December 1, 2009Tuesday, December 1, 2009

A comprehensive school has made it through to the next round of a national competition.

Cwmcarn Comprehensive School will represent Caerphilly County Borough in the All Wales School Liaison Core Programme Quiz.

The quiz tests pupils, aged 12 and 13, on their knowledge from PSE lessons.

Islwyn MP pays tribute to unsung Blackwood hero

Monday, November 30, 2009Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Islwyn MP Don Touhig has paid tribute to Marjorie Holding for all the work she has done helping others over the years in Blackwood.

Mr Touhig presented his Unsung Hero Award to Mrs Holding for her contribution to Blackwood Methodist Church and the wider community.

She is a dedicated member of the Methodist Church and regularly holds coffee mornings to help raise funds for it.

Police crackdown catches 20 truanting pupils

Monday, November 30, 2009Sunday, November 29, 2009

Police officers patrolling the streets of Caerphilly County Borough managed to catch 20 children skipping school as part of a four day operation.Officers patrolled Caerphilly in October and November as part of…

Peter’s Pies wants volunteer tasters

Monday, November 30, 2009Monday, November 30, 2009

Peter’s Food in Caerphilly is looking for volunteer tasters to try out its range of pies, pasties, sausage rolls and slices.

The company, based in Bedwas, wants to recruit the “pie-ologists” to help better the taste of its products – which have been a firm favourite of the Welsh for years.

James Osgood, marketing director for Peter’s, said: “There is no-one better placed to tell us how our products taste than our consumers.”

Lloyd Daniels voted off X-Factor

Monday, November 30, 2009Monday, November 30, 2009

Lloyd Daniels’ X-Factor dream is over after he was voted off last night’s show.The 16-year-old, from Treharris, has endured relentless criticism from judge Louis Walsh in recent weeks and failed to make…

Historic gate house at Caerphilly Castle opened to the public

Monday, November 30, 2009Monday, November 30, 2009

Parts of Caerphilly Castle previously closed to visitors have been opened up for all to explore.

The Inner East Gatehouse has never been seen before but has now been opened up thanks to recent restoration work.

The gatehouse was blown up and partly demolished during the Civil War 350 years ago and a partial reconstruction was carried out by the Marquess of Bute.

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