Caerphilly Town Council has stepped in to ensure the annual Caerphilly in Bloom display, which sees flowers brighten up the town, is maintained after the county council withdrew its support.
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Appeal after hedgehog found “crucified” in Pontllanfraith
An appeal by the RSPCA has been launched after a hedgehog was “crucified” to a tree with shoelaces.
Caerphilly Council pay scandal set to cost a further £193,000
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s long-running pay scandal is set to cost taxpayers a further £193,000.
Plan to build 100m wind turbine near Pen-y-Fan Country Park met with opposition
Plans to build a wind turbine more than 100 metres high near Pen-y-Fan Country Park have been met with strong objection.
Man charged with assault after attack on paramedic in Bargoed
A man was arrested and charged after a paramedic was assaulted while attending an incident. Paramedics from the Welsh Ambulance Service were called to Hanbury Road in Bargoed at around 1.55am on…
MoD decision to not hand £3bn contract to Oakdale firm criticised by MP Wayne David
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…
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.