Gwent Police has repeated its warning to parents to be vigilant after two reports of strangers trying to coerce children to go with them in Caerphilly town.On Wednesday, March 23, police received…
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Argoed murder triggered by illegal drugs, says health watchdog
The murder of a young woman by a recently released prisoner was likely to have been triggered by a severe reaction to illegal drugs, a health watchdog has found.
Woman, 25, in Abertysswg mountain road crash loses fight for life, police confirm
A 25-year-old woman who was a passenger in a car that left the road and rolled down a mountain has died, police have confirmed.
Crumlin cider-maker shortlisted for Radio 4 awards
A cider producer has been shortlisted in this year’s Best Drinks Producer category of the Radio 4 Food and Farming Awards – the only Welsh producer to be nominated.
Man rescued from flat fire in Pengam
A man had to be rescued from a flat in Pengam after a kitchen fire broke out. Firefighters from Aberbargoed attended the fire on Commercial Street, Pengam, at 10.40am on Thursday, March…
First Minister Carwyn Jones visits Lansbury Park and restored Vanguard Centre in Caerphilly
Lansbury Park estate and the Vanguard Centre at the United Reformed Church in Caerphilly have recently welcomed visits from First Minister Carwyn Jones and Labour Assembly candidate for Caerphilly, Hefin David.
Murderer of Blackwood man sentenced to life for homeless shelter stabbing
The murderer of a Blackwood man at a Newport homeless shelter has been jailed for life.Rhys Jones, 36, died from his injuries after being stabbed 13 times by Rhys Barnes in Clarence…
New Co-op store to open in Machen
Co-operate Food is to open a new store in Machen, as part of a £10 million investment in Wales.
Sunday Times honour for Ystrad Mynach training firm
Educ8, a provider of learning and staff development services based in Ystrad Mynach, has been announced as the top Welsh company to work for in the 2016 Sunday Times best small companies list.
Caerphilly man banned from keeping animals after a kitten and bearded dragon die in his care
A man from Caerphilly was disqualified from keeping all animals for five years after he caused unnecessary suffering to two kittens and a neglected bearded dragon last year.