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Off-duty police officer licked and punched by passenger on Rhymney train

Friday, October 16, 2015Friday, October 16, 2015

An off-duty police officer was punched twice after having his ear licked by a fellow passenger on a train between Aber and Llanbradach.

Council services leave Pontllanfraith office

Thursday, October 15, 2015Thursday, October 15, 2015

Several services run by Caerphilly County Borough Council have moved out of Pontllanfraith House, as the authority gets ready for its closure.

Rise in complaints against Gwent Police

Thursday, October 15, 2015Thursday, October 15, 2015

There has been a dramatic rise in complaints made against Gwent Police to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).

Tax credit cuts will affect 12,000 families across Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr and Rhymney

Thursday, October 15, 2015Thursday, October 15, 2015

Almost 12,000 families across Caerphilly, Islwyn and Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney will be worse off by the UK Government’s cuts to tax credits, Unison has warned.

Firefighters’ lift rescue at Bargoed railway station

Thursday, October 15, 2015Thursday, October 15, 2015

Firefighters from Aberbargoed were called to Bargoed railway station on Tuesday, October 13 to rescue two children stuck in a lift.

Caerphilly County Borough Council residents face 12% council tax rise over three years

Thursday, October 15, 2015Thursday, October 15, 2015

Residents could see a council tax increase of more than 12% over the next three years, as well as facing cuts to services in excess £12 million next year.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…

Business rate relief extended

Wednesday, October 14, 2015Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Economy Minister Edwina Hart has announced the Welsh Government has extended the Wales Retail Relief scheme for 2015/16 which will help shops cut up to £1,500 off their rates bill.

South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle supports fight against ageism

Wednesday, October 14, 2015Wednesday, October 14, 2015

South Wales East AM and Penyrheol councillor Lindsay Whittle has given his backing to the Say No To Ageism Campaign launched by Wales’ Older People’s Commissioner.

Entries sought for Caerphilly’s Pride in Your Place Awards

Wednesday, October 14, 2015

Nominations have opened for this year’s Pride in Your Place awards.

Newbridge dentist practice up for apprenticeship award

Wednesday, October 14, 2015Wednesday, October 14, 2015

A Newbridge dental practice is up for a prestigious award for their work with apprentices.

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