Gwent Police has appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable.
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Over 350 local businesses benefit from funding scheme boost
More than 5,600 businesses have been launched by jobseekers across Wales in the past five years with the support of a scheme designed to boost innovation.
Christmas tree damaged by vandals in Bargoed
Vandals have damaged Bargoed’s new reusable Christmas tree.
Campaigner and Paralympic star both get New Year’s Honours
Paralympic gold medallist Hollie Arnold, of Ystrad Mynach, and public health campaigner June Thomas, of Oakdale have been recognised in the New Year’s honours.
Second growth award for Bedwas-based aircraft engineering company
An aviation engineering firm has been named the sixth-fastest growing business in the UK – just months after being named the fastest growing Welsh company.
Praise for Pengam pupils’ litter pick
Pupils from Lewis School Pengam have been praised for doing their bit to spruce up their local community on Friday, November 25.
Caerphilly castle’s firework display raises £7,000
Almost £7,000 was raised for charity through public collections at last year’s Caerphilly town fireworks display, held in the grounds of the castle.
Country parks bring in less than forecast in car parking charges
Controversial parking charges in country parks have brought in tens of thousands of pounds less in revenue than originally forecast.
Risca man handed two-year behavioural order in Blackwood
A 20-year-old man from Risca has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to stop him hanging around at Blackwood bus station.
What is going on? The full story of the £2.5m council pay scandal
The full cost to taxpayers of the long-running pay scandal at Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to hit £2.5 million, the local authority has confirmed. The row has been rumbling on for more than four years, and it is easy to forget the twists and turns it has taken. Richard Gurner takes a look back at how the scandal developed…