A decision to hand a £3 billion defence contract to a German company instead of Oakdale-based General Dynamics has been criticised by Caerphilly MP Wayne David.The UK Government’s Ministry of Defence has…
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Murderer hunted by police for breaching release conditions back behind bars
A convicted murderer wanted by police after he breached his prison release conditions is back behind bars.
Three men wanted for aggravated burglary in Pontllanfraith after threatening woman with a knife
Police are looking for three men who carried out an aggravated burglary in Pontllanfraith.
Bargoed rugby match abandoned during half-time after spectator collapses
A Principality Premiership rugby match between Bargoed and Ebbw Vale had to be abandoned at half-time after a spectator collapsed.
Peter’s Pies fined £25,000 after metal detector test piece found in chicken and bacon slice
Peter’s Food Service has been fined £25,000 after a piece of plastic was found in a chicken and bacon slice.
Councillors feel let down by developers as Caerphilly County Borough Council struggles with affordable housing targets
Councillors feel they have been “misled” by property developers as Caerphilly County Borough Council struggles to reach its affordable housing targets.
AerFin based in Bedwas named one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe
A Bedwas-based firm that specialises in second-hand aeroplane parts has been named the fastest-growing aerospace and defence company in Europe.
£13,000 raised for Cancer Research Wales by United Welsh
Staff at Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has raised £13,329 for charity Cancer Research Wales.
Teenage pregnancy rates fall in Caerphilly County Borough
The rate of pregnancies among under 18s in Caerphilly County Borough is at its lowest since records began, new figures show.
Penyrheol loan shark told to repay victims
A loan shark has been told by a court to repay some of his victims or face more time in jail.