Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has been awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list.The former Welsh Guard, who was born in Nelson, has been recognised for his charitable work and…
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Caerphilly Council bosses at centre of pay scandal still suspended
Three top Caerphilly County Borough Council bosses at the centre of a the authority’s pay scandal remain suspended, despite criminal proceedings against them being dropped.Chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan, his deputy Nigel Barnett…
Campaigners vow to fight Nant Llesg mine plan appeal
Campaigners against a proposed opencast mine at the top of the Rhymney Valley have vowed to fight a planning appeal by the developer behind the scheme.In August last year Caerphilly County Borough…
17-year-old boy arrested after fatal Tir-y-Berth car crash
A 17-year-old boy from Pengam has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal car crash that took the lives of two best friends.Conor Tiley, 18, and…
Elderly Crosskeys couple robbed in their own home by four men
Four men broke into a house in Crosskeys and robbed an elderly couple of cash.
“Loved by everyone” – Tributes paid to teenage victims of Tir-y-Berth car crash
The families of two tragic teenagers killed in a car crash have paid tribute to the pair.Conor Tiley, 18, and 17-year-old Connor Williams, both from Aberbargoed, were travelling with friend Cameron Nicholas,…
Two teenagers killed in car crash in Tir-y-Berth
Two teenagers have been killed in a car crash in Tir-y-Berth, police have confirmed.The two boys, aged 18 and 17, are from the Aberbargoed area and were pronounced dead at the scene.A…
New Road, Tir-y-Berth, closed after serious car crash
New Road in Tir-y-Berth is currently closed after a serious road traffic collision.
Two adults and child taken to hospital after house fire in Senghenydd
Two adults and a child were taken to hospital suffering from smoke inhalation after a house fire in Senghenydd.
All Arriva Trains Wales services cancelled on January 4 because of strike
All Arriva Trains Wales services will be cancelled on Monday, January 4, because of a drivers’ strike. The 24-hour walkout by members of the Aslef union is over a dispute on pay…