Gwent Police Authority has launched a survey to help it formulate its Police and Crime Plan for 2013/14. To take part in the survey residents can visit http://bit.ly/yourvoicecounts2012 Gwent Police Authority Chair…
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Caerphilly motor trader fined for selling dangerous vehicle
A Caerphilly motor trader has been taken to court and made to pay more than £2,300 for selling an unsafe vehicle to an unsuspecting customer. Gareth Rhys Collins, of St Martin’s Car…
Caerphilly Council and Gwent Police commended for 50% cut in metal thefts
Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council have been recognised for their work in reducing metal theft by half. The Risca Neighbourhood Policing Team and the council’s Public Protection Team were commended…
David Hasselhoff visits Caerphilly Castle
Baywatch and Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff was in Caerphilly town on Monday inspecting its 13th Century castle.
Drop-in Clinic for new and existing businesses heads to Risca
Caerphilly County Borough Council Business Enterprise Support and the Rural Development Teams will be heading out to provide financial support information for businesses on June 13. The road show at Tesco Extra,…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: June 11
The Importance of Volunteers at the CAB The other day, I went to a Volunteers Event at Bargoed Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB). As well as a dozen or so volunteers, the new…
Diamond Jubilee celebrations in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney
On Tuesday June 5, residents in Glan Yr Afon, Rhymney came out – despite the rain – to mark Her Majesty The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. Carys-Ann Williams one of the organisers said:…
Flag to be raised for Armed Forces Day 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to mark Armed Forces Day with a flag raising ceremony outside its offices. A short parade, led by the Royal British Legion, followed by a flag raising…
Carp deaths in Caerphilly Castle moat investigated by Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has conducted tests on the water in Caerphilly Castle moat after the deaths of more than 70 carp. Visitors to the 13th Century castle have reported spotting dead fish…
50 people take part in Walk for Life in Bargoed
More than 50 people took part in a charity walk to raise cash for Kidney Wales Foundation. The ‘Walk for Life’ started on Sunday May 27 at 11am from Heolddu Leisure Centre…