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Three years in prison for Pontllanfraith man who tried to smuggle five illegal immigrants into the UK

Friday, March 23, 2018

A Pontllanfraith man who tried to smuggle five illegal migrants, including three children aged between two and six, into the UK, has been jailed for three years.Sam Vaughan, 30, of Pen-Llwyn Avenue,…

GE Aviation in Nantgarw recognised for its people development

Friday, March 23, 2018Friday, March 30, 2018

GE Aviation has been crowned a winner at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Welsh Business Awards.

Leader voices opposition over plans to merge Caerphilly and Newport councils

Friday, March 23, 2018Friday, March 23, 2018

Revived plans to merge Caerphilly County Borough Council with a neighbouring local authority has once again provoked opposition from the ruling Labour group.This week the Welsh Government said it intended to reduce…

Head turning displays at Blackwood charity shop

Friday, March 23, 2018Thursday, March 22, 2018

Greyhound Rescue Wales is turning heads in Blackwood with a series of shop window displays made from upcycled goods.

Foster carers needed by Caerphilly County Borough Council and Action for Children

Thursday, March 22, 2018

Caerphilly County Borough Council and charity Action for Children are looking for specialist foster carers.

Widow and son of the man behind Minolis of Machen presented with award in his honour

Thursday, March 22, 2018

A moving tribute has been paid to a late ice cream maker from Machen – just as his firm was scooping another top accolade.

EU Continuity Bill for Wales passed by Assembly Members

Thursday, March 22, 2018

A bill to stop devolved powers going to Westminster after Brexit has been passed by Assembly Members.

Rhymney man jailed for 18 weeks after hanging a sheepdog from a tree

Wednesday, March 21, 2018Wednesday, March 21, 2018

A Rhymney man has been jailed for 18 weeks by magistrates after being found guilty of hanging his sheepdog from a tree.

Defibrillators installed at Twyn Community Centre in Caerphilly town

Wednesday, March 21, 2018Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Two defibrillators have been installed at the Twyn Community Centre in Caerphilly town, ensuring there is round-the-clock help in the event of a heart attack.

Disability Six Nations event to take place in Ystrad Mynach

Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Former Wales rugby captain Ryan Jones will be helping to inspire youngsters when the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach hosts its annual Six Nations Disability Rugby event.

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