A Blackwood man has been remanded in custody charged with possessing explosive materials, an improvised gun and a terrorist document.Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, was arrested during a raid at his…
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Wales withstand Samoa fightback
Wales had to withstand a spirited second half display by Samoa before coming away with a nervy victory in the Invesco Perpetual Series at the Millennium Stadium.Warren Gatland’s men led 11-6 at…
Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau officially opened
A new £3 million Welsh language school has been officially opened.Ysgol Gymraeg Penalltau has just 20 pupils as it only opened its infant phase in September.When it is fully complete next year…
Mystery surrounds Caerphilly teacher death in Abu Dhabi
Mystery surrounds the death of a 24-year-old teacher from Caerphilly after she was found unconscious in her Abu Dhabi flat.Click here for an update to this storyEmma Jones, 24, was found in…
Police name Risca bypass crash victim
Police have named the 72-year-old driver killed in a road crash on the A467 at Crosskeys on Wednesday.Graham Dark, from Pontllanfraith, was driving a Volvo car when it crashed with a motorcycle…
Remembrance Day 2009
Remembrance Day services were held at war memorials across Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday.
In Caerphilly town about 200 people attended the service on Sunday at the war memorial at the Twyn.
The Last Post was sounded and the two minutes silence was observed.
Photographs by Mark Tamplin.
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir perform at House of Commons
The Aber Valley Male Voice Choir has made history after becoming the first Welsh choir to sing in the Speaker’s House in the House of Commons.
The Rt Hon John Bercow, the Speaker of the House of Commons, hosted a reception for the choir to help celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Choir members and their wives were invited by Mr Speaker to perform a number of songs in the State Rooms in Speaker’s House.
Caerphilly Castle fireworks a success
Almost £4,000 was raised at this year’s Caerphilly Castle firework display.More than 8,000 people packed out the town despite the terrible weather.A grand total of £3,827.68 was raised for Caerphilly Town Council’s…
Careers advice for Caerphilly County Borough’s youth
Young people in the Caerphilly county borough can get a wide range of careers advice at a special event taking place in Ystrad Mynach on Staurday.A Careers Directions Fair for Year 9…
Caerphilly offenders look after war graves
Offenders have spent more than 800 hours repaying their debt to society by working to tidy and maintain the graves of fallen war heroes.
As part of the community service, offenders from Caerphilly County Borough have been working alongside the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
To date, offenders have spent more than 800 hours carrying out “Community Payback”.