Two Caerphilly County Borough attractions have been commended for the services they offer.
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Machen PC given Queen’s Police Medal after struggle with Parkinson’s Disease
A police officer from Machen who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 1999 has been awarded The Queen’s Police Medal in her Birthday Honour’s List.
Markham car dealer prosecuted after selling ‘clocked’ car
A secondhand car dealer has been prosecuted for selling a ‘clocked’ car.
Hillcrest (South Wales) Limited of James Street, in Markham, was taken to court by Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards after it was discovered that a Mini Cooper it sold had its mileage altered.
Islwyn Canal Association launch boat from Risca
A boat will sail on the Crumlin arm of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal in Risca once again, offering trips to the public, groups and schools.
Caerphilly tech start-up Nudjed secures further £100,000 investment
A health technology company based in Caerphilly has secured a further £100,000 in seed funding to further accelerate the company’s growth.
Evening bus service R1 between Risca and Newport saved from the axe
A bus service between Risca and Newport which was due to be axed is to continue.The R1 evening bus service was saved after a new contract was negotiated by Caerphilly County Borough…
Cerys Yemm’s mother calls for the demolition of Argoed’s Sirhowy Arms
The mother of a young woman horrifically killed by a recently-released prisoner is calling for the demolition of the Argoed bail hostel where the attack took place.Heartbroken mum Paula Yemm, 49, wants…
Aberbargoed Cenotaph is re-dedicated
A re-dedication ceremony was held at Aberbargoed Cenotaph on June 7.Representatives of the 203 Welsh Field Hospital were among official guests and residents who paid tribute to fallen servicemen and women.Standard bearers…
Ex-Irish PM Bertie Ahern visits Risca Comprehensive School
Risca Comprehensive School pupils were visited by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern recently, who gave pupils his three top tips for success.The Fianna Fáil, or Republican Party, politician was integral in…
Your views on S4C wanted – viewer event to be held in Caerphilly town
Welsh language broadcaster S4C will be hosting a ‘Viewer’s Evening’ at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Caerphilly town, on Tuesday June 16.Following the success of the Urdd Eisteddfod 2015 in Caerphilly, there will…