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Caerphilly MP’s call for tougher sentences for drivers who cause death is rejected at debate

Friday, February 17, 2017Friday, February 17, 2017

The UK Government has said it will not remove the distinction between causing death by careless driving and dangerous driving, despite calls from Caerphilly MP Wayne David.

Police appeal after theft of woman’s handbag in Nelson

Friday, February 17, 2017

Gwent Police is appealing for information after a woman’s handbag was stolen.

Steel Enterprise support for new Nelson gift and homeware shop

Friday, February 17, 2017

A new retail venture in Nelson has been given a boost by UK Steel Enterprise.

United Welsh raise £5,500 for Alzheimer’s Society

Thursday, February 16, 2017Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has raised £5,425 for its charity of the year.

Questions remain over Caerphilly train fire as operator blames “faulty cable” for cause

Thursday, February 16, 2017Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Arriva Trains Wales has admitted that a “faulty cable” was to blame for a fire on a busy commuter train last year, although questions remain over the incident.

Local party leaders welcome Welsh council shake-up plans

Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Proposals to revamp the way local authorities work have been welcomed by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s party leaders.

Communities First scheme to be axed by March 2018, confirms minister

Wednesday, February 15, 2017Wednesday, February 15, 2017

The Welsh Government has confirmed that its Communities First programme is to end.

Gwent Police to begin using drones in its operations

Tuesday, February 14, 2017Friday, February 17, 2017

Gwent Police has announced it will be using drones during some of its operations.

Police warning after break-ins at Waterloo and Draethen

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Gwent Police is advising residents to extra vigilant after two properties in the Waterloo and Draethen areas were broken into.

Woman, 22, victim of attempted robbery by teenage gang in Cefn Hengoed

Monday, February 13, 2017

Police are appealing for information after a 22-year-old woman was the victim of an attempted robbery by a teenage gang in Cefn Hengoed.Two boys and three girls, aged approximately 13/14 years old,…

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