A Caerphilly-born sailor has been honoured by Royal Navy top brass for his work.Lieutenant Steven Andrews has been presented with the Colley Sword – which recognises excellence and hard work. Starting his…
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In the Dock: Magistrates’ Court round-up. January 12 to January 22, 2015
Find out who has appeared in magistrates’ court recently.
Man arrested and charged in connection with break-in at house in Risca
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a burglary in which a 68-year-old woman was threatened. The break-in happened at a house on Dan y Graig Road, Risca,…
Comin’ Straight Outta Pengam: Lewis School pupils produce rap songs with poet Patrick Jones
School pupils have written, recorded and performed their own songs in a series of rap-writing workshops with a well-known poet and musician.
Delays expected after crash on Heads of The Valleys road near Rhymney
Delays are expected on the Head of The Valleys road near Rhymney after a crash on the A465.
Cost of Gwent Police to rise by 3.9%
The cost of Gwent Police is set to rise by 3.9% after a council tax hike proposed by PCC Ian Johnston was approved.
Caerphilly Council’s Pontllanfraith House closure takes a step closer
The closure of Pontllanfraith House is a step closer after a council committee supported proposals for it to close.
Caerphilly war hero honoured by Russian Embassy with Arctic convoy Ushakov medal
A Caerphilly County Borough resident, who received a prestigious Arctic Star medal in 2013 for his services to the Armed Forces in the Arctic convoys to North Russia, has also been honoured by the Russian Embassy for his contribution during World War II.
Sons of Anarchy producer Kurt Sutter scopes out Caerphilly Castle for set of new show
Hollywood could be coming to Caerphilly if one a producer’s social media accounts are anything to go by.
Pensioner threatened by burglar at her home in Risca
A 68-year-old woman was threatened by a burglar who broke into her home in Risca.