A 24-year-old Rhymney woman has been arrested and charged after a speeding car failed to stop for police in Markham.Officers saw a silver Vauxhall Astra speeding along the A4048 in Markham. Several…
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Police appeal after reports of youths setting a fire in the grounds of Redwood Memorial Hospital, Rhymney
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…
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…