A man dressed in hi-vis clothing tried to scam his way into people’s homes at a council-run sheltered housing complex in Blackwood.
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Overgrown Caerphilly street is cleared after Plaid councillor’s action
A street overgrown by weeds in Caerphilly town has been cleared after a councillor raised the issue.
Llanbradach charity walk and fun day raises more than £1,000 for disability centre
A charity appeal to raise a £1 million to establish a centre for disabled children got off to a great start when around 100 people took part in a fundraising walk and wheelchair push from Abertridwr to Llanbradach.
Aber Valley Carnival returns to Senghenydd after ten-year absence
The Aber Valley Carnival triumphantly returned to Senghenydd after a ten-year absence with hundreds of residents showing their support.
Community rises from ashes to fundraise for Ystrad Mynach Park with fun day
A community is rallying together to raise funds after a much-loved children’s play area was the subject of arson.
Heavy rain fails to dampen the big cheers at 20th Big Cheese Festival
This year’s Big Cheese festival, held in Caerphilly town, still held sway for tens of thousands of visitors despite heavy rain on the opening day.
Job centres in Bargoed and Blackwood to move to new premises
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that job centres in Bargoed and Blackwood towns will relocate to new premises.
Acting Chief Constable of Gwent Police given top job on permanent basis
The Acting Chief Constable of Gwent Police has been officially appointed on a permanent basis.
Woman hospitalised after suffering cardiac arrest in Mornington Meadows, Caerphilly
An elderly woman was taken to hospital after suffering a cardiac arrest in Caerphilly.
Fire which broke out at Blackwood children’s home was “accidental”
An investigation into a fire at a children’s home in Blackwood over the weekend has found that the blaze was accidental.