A gang of three robbers have admitted robbing the Nationwide Building Society in Caerphilly.Patrick Smeda, Anthony Crooks and Carlos Corlett pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob the Cardiff Road branch which netted…
Author: Richard Gurner
Tributes paid to Abertridwr crash victim
Tributes have been paid to well-known valleys man killed in a motorcycle crash.David Furness, 34, of Abertridwr, who was known as Hovis, died on Saturday October 3 in the smash on the…
Waste transfer plan for Trehir
Caerphilly County Borough Council will today consider outline plans for a new waste transfer plant in the county.Councillors will decide whether or not to give the scheme the go ahead to be…
Caerphilly training centre: “Give youngsters a chance”
A Caerphilly training centre is appealing to local employers to give its young learners chance to prove themselves in the job market by providing them with work placements.
ACT, based on the Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, exists to help young people, particularly NEETs (not in employment, education or training) gain qualifications which will hopefully lead to paid work placements, and ultimately successful careers.
Missing Risca couple found
A retired Risca couple who went missing more than a fortnight ago have been found safe and well.67-year-old Sarah Patricia Pugh, known as Pat, and her 70-year-old husband Robert were last seen…
Panic rooms for Caerphilly County’s domestic abuse victims
Victims of domestic abuse have been provided with panic rooms in their homes so they can protect themselves against their attackers.The ‘Sanctuary Rooms’ have been paid for by the Safer Caerphilly Community…
New Sainsbury’s supermarket for Pontllanfraith
A new Sainsbury’s supermarket is set to open at the end of the month bringing a boost of 186 jobs.The Sainsbury’s store will replace the former Somerfield on Newbridge Trading Estate in…
Treharris teen Lloyd Daniels through on X-Factor
A former Lewis School pupil has made it through to the next round of TV talent show X-Factor.
Lloyd Daniels, 16, from Treharris impressed show judge Cheryl Cole and singer Will Young, who was acting as a mentor on the show.
On Sunday night millions watched the singer make it through to the live show stage of the competition.
Young offenders mending their ways by mending walls
Young offenders from across Caerphilly County Borough have been making amends for their past ill behaviour.As part of their work with the local Youth Offending Service, the youngsters have been working alongside…
Pengam library to close for refurb
Pengam Library is closing its doors for three months to be be refurbished.Caerphilly Library Service is pleased to announce that the next library to receive a facelift in its programme of refurbishments…