Bowling greens in Oakdale, New Tredegar, Ynysddu, Senghenydd, Machen and Penyrheol could close under council plans to save £100,000.The six could close over a two year period beginning in 2015.The proposals were…
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Caerphilly woman prosecuted over fake goods
A Caerphilly woman has been handed a four month prison sentence, suspended for 12 months, after she was prosecuted for selling counterfeit goods.Lisa Davies, 33 of Dyfed Drive, Caerphilly was taken to…
Man rescued from flat fire in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A man has been rescued by emergency services from a flat fire in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service said crews were called to the the flat in Gwaun Newydd…
Thousands enjoy Machen Agricultural Show
A record crowd of 5,000 descended on Machen Agricultural Show last weekend as the weather played its part to ensure the event was a huge success.Rain had been forecast for the 74th…
Abertridwr men honoured at Gwent Police Awards 2014
Two men have been commended by police after they went to the aid of a cyclist who was involved in a road accident.Denys Cronin and Garry Fuller were first on the scene…
Cash stolen in Abertridwr burglary
Cash and personal documents were stolen in a burglary in Abertridwr.Police are appealing for information after the house in Ilan Road was broken into on Tuesday July 1, some time between 1.30pm…
Suspended Caerphilly Council bosses will receive £700,000 in pay
The salaries of three suspended Caerphilly County Borough Council bosses will cost the authority almost £700,000, it has been revealed.A Freedom of Information request by Plaid Cymru shows that council chief executive…
More cash for Caerphilly County Borough Tidy Towns projects
Almost £70,000 of Welsh Government cash is to be awarded to several projects in Caerphilly County Borough.The funding, totalling £68,200, is being made through the Tidy Town’s initiative. The projects include: •…
Court closure plans criticised by Caerphilly MP Wayne David
The closure of Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court will see a drop in the number of people attending hearings, Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said.Last month the Ministry of Justice outlined plans to close…
New school defibrillators for Bedwas High School, Trinity Fields and Lewis School Pengam in Jack’s appeal
Three Caerphilly County Borough schools have each been presented with a heart defibrillator.Funding for the life saving machines was raised through Jack’s Appeal – set up in memory of Grant and June’s…