Almost £100,000 was paid to benefits claimants by Jobcentre Plus for failings in its service in the South Wales Valleys region – which includes Caerphilly and Bargoed. The pay-outs, over the last…
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Caerphilly teacher died after drinking cleaning fluid
A 24-year-old Caerphilly teacher working in Abu Dhabi died after mistakenly drinking cleaning fluid. The Cardiff inquest into the death of Emma Jones was told the teacher had her clothes and passport…
Blackwood man jailed three years for bomb making
A Blackwood man has been jailed for three years for making explosive devices at his home. Darren Tinklin, 24, of Waunllwyn Crescent, previously admitted two charges of making explosives, including black powder…
Morrisons supermarket planned for Bargoed
Supermarket giant Morrisons could be opening in Bargoed as part of the town’s major redevelopment. The joint announcement by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Morrisons and developer Simons is a huge boost to…
Caerphilly youngsters coached by Cardiff City FC
Youngsters from Caerphilly County Borough brushed up on their football skills last week, thanks to a series of football workshop sessions from coaches at Cardiff City FC. The young people aged between…
Cefn Fforest garage boss guilty of Health and Safety breaches
A garage owner been ordered to pay prosecution costs of £14,000 after being convicted of a string of health and safety offences. Gerwyn Brian Charles Evans, who owns Park Service Station, in…
Fairtrade Fortnight in Caerphilly County Borough
Fairtrade Fortnight has begun and a host of events are being held across Caerphilly County Borough to promote the ethical initiative. A special Fairtrade Coffee Break will take place at Penallta House…
Boy, 15, arrested after Newbridge Londis attack
A 15 year-old Newbridge boy has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 56-year-old man outside a Londis shop. The boy was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of grievous bodily…
Delays to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital project
Last month’s snow and ice has caused delays to the building of the new Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr hospital near Ystrad Mynach. The £172million project is about ten days behind schedule. The cold…
Caerphilly volunteer crime fighters to meet with police
A group of specially-trained volunteer community crime fighters will meet with council and police officials this week to discuss ways of making Caerphilly County Borough safer. The Community Crime Fighters network includes…