The 22-year-old victim of an alleged cannibal murder has been named by police as Cerys Marie Yemm from Blackwood.Gwent Police were called to an incident at the Sirhowy Arms Hotel in High…
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Bargoed pet shop closes its doors for the last time after 60 years
A Bargoed pet shop that has been part of the community for more than 60 years has closed its doors for the final time.B Thomas Pet and Garden Supplies was established in…
Nant Llesg opencast developer responds to opposition with 2,500 pages in support of mine
The developer of a the proposed Nant Llesg opencast mine has responded to objections with over 2,500 pages of information in support of the plans.
School children aged four and five “pepper sprayed” by police officer in classroom demo accident
Eight pupils aged four and five suffered the effects of being “pepper sprayed” in the classroom after a police demonstration went wrong.Instead of squirting the children with harmless water from a mock…
Investigations continue after ‘cannibal’ murder and Taser death at Argoed homeless hostel
Investigations are continuing after a woman was murdered in a reported act of cannibalism. The suspected murderer died after being Tasered by police officer.Gwent Police were called to an incident at the…
Man dies after being shot with a Taser by police officers in Argoed
An investigation has been launched after a man shot with a Taser by police officers died after an incident outside a homeless hostel in Argoed. A woman’s death during the same incident…
New Tredegar’s White Rose Centre praised by Older People’s Commissioner
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised the White Rose Information and Resource Centre in New Tredegar following two recent visits there by her team
Rise in affordable homes built in Caerphilly as Welsh Government on track for target
The Welsh Government has said it is on target to provide 10,000 affordable homes by May 2016.
Caerphilly crime victims to have their say on punishment as part of Community Remedy
Victims of anti-social behaviour and low-level crime can now have more of say in the punishment of offenders.
Caerphilly Castle fireworks display raises £4,000 for charity
The annual fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle has this year raised £4,000 for charity.The event, organised by Caerphilly Town Council, saw an estimated 15,000 people descend on the town to watch the…