Bomb disposal experts were called to a nursing home after a man took a hand grenade that he found in a shed there.
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Ayjay Group move to larger premises on Bedwas House Industrial Estate
Electrical services company Ayjay Group has expanded its business from a small industrial unit on Bedwas House Industrial Estate to a larger and more modern premises.
Nuaire Group and DS Smith Recycling shortlisted for Wales Marketing Awards
Two Caerphilly-based companies have been shortlisted for the prestigious Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, hosted annually by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Bargoed’s Taraggan Educational Gardens awarded grant for extension
Taraggan Educational Gardens in Bargoed has been awarded a grant of £3,854.11 from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Community Improvement Fund.
A4049 at Bowen Industrial Estate, Abercarn, reopens after three-car crash
The A4049 at Bowen Industrial Estate, Abercarn, has reopened after a three-car crash this morning.Pengam Road was closed in both directions after the crash at around 7.12am, when fire crews were called.Vehicles…
Man shot himself outside Ystrad Mynach Police Station, inquest hears
An inquest into the death of a man who shot himself outside Ystrad Mynach Police Station has opened.Retired manufacturer Ronald Warren, 75, drove into the station’s car park at around 5.20pm on…
Police again issue 48-hour dispersal orders for Caerphilly town and Penyrheol
Gwent Police have again issued two dispersal orders for Caerphilly town centre and Penyrheol in a continuing fight against antisocial behaviour.The two 48-hour orders, made under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour,…
Metal thieves target the exhausts of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans
Gwent Police are warning the owners of Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to be on their guard after a sharp rise in the number catalytic converters stolen from them in recent weeks.Just this month,…
Ystrad Mynach man has beer brewed in his honour
An Ystrad Mynach pensioner has had a beer created in his honour by Brains brewery.Lou Krizan, 90, from Ystrad Mynach, was one of four lucky winners crowned as a Brains Real Welsh…
Royal Welsh to wear Caerphilly County Borough arms on uniform
The arms of Caerphilly County Borough will be a feature of the Royal Welsh Regiment’s dress for the next 25 years, it has been announced.Councillor Leon Gardiner, the Mayor of Caerphilly County…