A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with trying to lure teenage girls into a stolen car. Gwent Police had issued a warning to teens to be on their guard after…
Author: Richard Gurner
Marketing award nomination for Catnic
Caerphilly firm Catnic, based on the Pontypandy Industrial Estate, has been nominated for a national marketing award. The building products firm has been shortlisted for the Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by…
Youngster snaps up book token prize in competition
Six-year-old Reuben Kala-Palmer, a pupil at Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Caerfilli, scooped top prize in an online competition about his favourite book.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s catering service runs competitions each term on their…
Success for Caerphilly businesses after awards triumph
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged get their nominations in for this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards by last year’s winners. Bedwas-based Land Rover parts company Bearmach has gone from…
Fatal A468 crash – deceased named
Updated September 24th, 2009 The 20-year-old man killed in a Rhiwderinon car crash on the A468, Bassaleg to Machen Road has been named as Samuel John Bailey from Graig-Y-Rhacca .The accident happened…
Suspicious car warning to Caerphilly teens
Updated September 26th, 2009 Teenagers have been warned to be on their guard after reports of a man driving around Caerphilly County Borough trying to entice young girls into his car.Calls have…
Liquidation for two Caerphilly bus firms
Two bus firms which provide school transport have gone into voluntary liquidation. Bedwas-based Independent Community Transport, which trade as CATS and TopKats Travel, went into voluntary liquidation at 11.59pm on Tuesday.Caerphilly County…
Performers hit the right note at Caerphilly’s Got Talent
Performers from across Caerphilly County Borough showed they had the right stuff at this year’s Caerphilly’s Got Talent contest.Blackwood Miners’ Institute played host to 16 acts on Sunday evening.The winner was 31-year-old…
Community crime awards nomination deadline
The deadline to submit nominations for a Community Crime Award is nearing. Nominations are being sought to honour people in Caerphilly County Borough who help tackle crime and antisocial behaviour. The Government-backed…
Help for community projects on offer
Community projects in Caerphilly County Borough are being asked if they would like help from offenders doing community service. Each year, offenders carry out 10,000 hours of “Community Payback”.This can include graffiti…