Caerphilly’s UKIP candidate Sam Gould was left red-faced and wet-shooed when he tried to get the better of pro-immigration protesters at the party’s spring conference in Margate on February 28.Mr Gould wrote…
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Wales “insulated” from cuts, Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb claims on visit to Caerphilly
Welsh Secretary Stephen Crabb claimed “Wales has been insulated from the worst of the cuts”, while speaking to Caerphilly Observer.The Conservative MP for Preseli Pembrokeshire made the claim at Glanmor’s tearooms in…
Court boots nuisance family out of Gelligaer home over behaviour
A nuisance family have been booted out of their home because of their antisocial behaviour.
Devolution plan “just a vague promise” claims First Minister
Prime Minister David Cameron has announced new devolution powers for Wales, that he claimed will pave the way for a referendum on income tax.Speaking at the Millenium Stadium on February 27, Mr…
Robber jailed for “cowardly” attack on Risca pensioner in home
A robber has been jailed for ten years after attacking a 68-year-old woman in her own home for £40.Daniel Rowlands, 28, of Holly Road Risca, smothered his victim’s face with a towel…
Teen pregnancy hits record low in Caerphilly County Borough
Teenage pregnancy rates have fallen by almost 70% in Caerphilly County Borough, according to latest official figures.
Motorhome stolen in Penyrheol
A motorhome was stolen from outside a house in Penyrheol overnight between Monday March 2 and March 3.
Newbridge Memo opening gala a sell out
Newbridge Memo celebrated 90 years and the completion of its restoration by holding a sold out gala concert featuring Manic Street Preachers’ James Dean Bradfield.
Second-hand car salesman from Nelson prosecuted by Trading Standards
A second-hand car salesman has been ordered to pay almost £3,000 after he sold a non-existent warranty on a vehicle to an unsuspecting couple.Huw Carl Ludlam, 45, company director of South Wales…
Newbridge to get a riverside park in new regeneration project
Work to create a riverside park under Trecelyn Viaduct will get underway this month as part of the Newbridge Development Programme.