Police are appealing for information after youths set a fire in the grounds of the Redwood Memorial Hospital, The Terrace, Rhymney.A spokesperson said: “At approximately 4.05pm yesterday, Thursday May 28, we received…
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Man arrested after Pontllanfraith arson
A 48-year-old man has been arrested after a house was set alight in Pontllanfraith.
A property on Mynydd Islwyn Close, Pontllanfraith, was deliberately set on fire on Friday May 15.
Rebel councillors repeat call for new business case on £7m Bargoed cinema
Councillors opposed to a £7million cinema for Bargoed have repeated their calls for a new business case on the scheme to be published.
Councillors approve plans for park and ride road through Ystrad Mynach Primary School field
Senior councillors have approved plans for a controversial park and ride at Ystrad Mynach railway station.
New victim support hub opens in Blackwood
The Victims’ Commissioner for England and Wales has helped to officially open a new victim support service from Gwent Police.The Baroness Helen Newlove of Warrington was joined by Gwent Police and Crime…
Bargoed cook scoops School Chef of the Year award
A Bargoed cook has been voted the UK’s top school chef at a national final on May 20.
Assembly Member to refuse £10,000 pay rise if re-elected
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said he will refuse a £10,000 pay rise if he is re-elected to the National Assembly of Wales next year.The controversial pay rise – 18.5% on…
Police appeal after mountain bike theft in Risca
Gwent Police are appealing for information following theft from a shed at a property on Sycamore Crescent, Risca on May 21.A blue “Giant” mountain bike was stolen along with fishing equipment.A witness…
Thousands enjoy Eisteddfod, as Caerphilly gets £6m boost
The Urdd National Eisteddfod is set to bring in an estimated £6 million to the local economy, according to official estimates.More than 100,000 people were expected to visit the festival at Llancaiach…
11 wheelie bins stolen in Trethomas last month
Eleven wheelie bins were reported as stolen in Trethomas during April, Gwent Police has said.While on patrol recently, officers came across two areas where bins were being burnt out – wasteland near…