Police in Caerphilly town are reminding residents to keep valuable items out of sight and their vehicles and homes locked and secured after three incidents were reported to have taken place on…
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Caerphilly councillors united in condemning racism and xenophobia
Former Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle revealed he was threatened by a person following the European Union referendum, as councillors united to pass a motion condemning the reported rise in hate…
Cost of Caerphilly Council pay scandal could be a further £500,000
Councillors on Caerphilly County Borough Council have agreed to put aside a further £500,000 to cover legal costs and salaries for three bosses suspended in a long-running pay scandal.Chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan,…
Caerphilly County Borough’s controversial Local Development Plan scrapped by councillors
A controversial draft planning blueprint, which would have paved the way for thousands of new homes to be built in Caerphilly County Borough, has been scrapped.At a meeting on Tuesday, July 19,…
Victim of fatal A467 crash between Bassaleg and Rogerstone named
The victim of a fatal crash on the A467 between Bassaleg and Rogerstone has been named by Gwent Police.Robert Dean, 65, from Cwmcarn was driving a Vauxhall Astra convertible when it crashed…
Hengoed teenager reported missing
Police are appealing for information to find s missing teenager.
Gwent Police issue Pokemon Go warning
Gwent Police has issued a warning to players of a new mobile phone game to stay safe and not break any laws.
Caerphilly MP Wayne David backs Owen Smith for Labour Leadership
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has given his full support to Owen Smith, the MP for Pontypridd, in his bid for the Labour leadership.Mr David attended Owen Smith’s campaign launch on…
Cwmcarn man, 64, killed in car crash
A 64-year-old man from Cwmcarn has been killed in a car crash.The crash happened today, Friday, July 15, at around 4.30pm on the A467 between Bassaleg roundabout and Rogerstone, near Newport. Gwent…
Mayor’s charity appeal raises £4,200 for Velindre at launch
The Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough, Cllr Dianne Price, managed to raise around £4,200 at the launch of her charity appeal for Velindre Cancer Care.