A woman has been handed a record fine of £420 for letting her dog mess on the pavement and then failing to pick it up. Leslie Giles, of Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, was…
Author: Richard Gurner
Llanbradach grandmother scoops £118,000 on lottery
A great grandmother got more than her usual cut and blow-dry from the hairdressers when she found out she had won a hair-raising £118,406 on the lottery.Hilary Carter, 65, from Llanbradach, was…
Caerphilly photographer creates ‘light graffiti’
[/caption]A Caerphilly photographer who specialises in ‘light graffiti’ is the brains behind a new national TV advertising campaign.Some of Britain’s most famous landmarks feature in the work of 39-year-old Michael Bosanko for…
Bedwas summer play scheme success
A summer play scheme for kids in Bedwas has been labelled a success.The summer scheme has attracted high numbers of children from the area as well as Phillipstown, Lansbury Park and Graig…
Young offenders shown impact of violent crime
Young offenders are to be taught the impact violent crime has on victims this week. Offenders from across Caerphilly county borough will be taking part in the Aggrav8 programme, an initiative targeted…
Biker with suspected gun wanted by police
Police are hunting a suspected gunman after he was spotted riding on a motorbike by a fellow motorist. Between 5.50pm and 6pm on Sunday August 9 on the A472 Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin,…
Three cars torched in Bargoed arson attack
Three cars were torched in an arson attack during the early hours of Saturday August 8 in Bargoed. Police and fire crews were called out at 2.55am after reports there were cars…
Thieves steal 1,500 litres of diesel from garage
Police are appealing for information after 1,500 litres of diesel was stolen from an Esso in Hafodyrynys Road, Hafodyrynys. A small lorry and a saloon car were seen in the area at…
Owen ready for rugby return
Michael Owen is ready to come back from eight months of injury to try and force his way back into the Wales team. Former Dragons skipper Owen has not played for Guinness…
Scheme helps reel in antisocial behaviour
Youngsters have become hooked on fishing as part of a scheme to keep them out of trouble. Youth workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have been working with ten teenagers on the…