In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Police Station Plans have been submitted to demolish the old Caerphilly Police Station in Mountain Road. The applicants…
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Boy, 16, appears in court charged with murder of Blackwood man
A 16-year-old boy charged with the murder of a Blackwood man has appeared in court.The teenager is charged with the murder of 29-year-old Michael Lee Emmett, who died on Tuesday, September 2.The…
Hengoed care home’s damning report – ‘Unclean and unpleasant’, inspectors claim
“People do not live in a home which is clean, pleasant and free from offensive odours.”That is the damning verdict of inspectors to a valleys care home.Valley View Care Centre, in Hengoed,…
Castle View Post Office to close for refurbishment
The Post Office has said work to modernise its branch on the Castle View housing estate, in Caerphilly town, will take place this month.
Pontllanfraith volunteer receives British Empire Medal for 50 years of service
A Pontllanfraith resident has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to St John Ambulance.
Ystrad Mynach doctor struck off over Viagra theft to save marital sex life
An Ystrad Mynach doctor who began forging prescriptions for Viagra to boost his marriage on just his second day of employment has been struck off.
Police appeal to catch shoplifters who struck in Ystrad Mynach’s Lidl
Gwent Police is appealing for information after shoplifters targeted a Lidl store in Ystrad Mynach.
Appeal after attempted burglary on Risca’s Pontymister Industrial Estate
Gwent Police is appealing for information after an attempted burglary in Risca caused damage to a property on Pontymister Industrial Estate.
Woman punched in the face by attacker in Ystrad Mynach
A woman was grabbed from behind and punched in the face by an attacker in Ystrad Mynach.The attack happened at around 8pm last night, Sunday September 28, on Central Street, near the…
Car stolen after house burglary in Crosskeys
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary at a house on Gladstone Street in Crosskeys at about 4am on Friday September 26.There were two offenders who stole a handbag, wallet…