Court of Appeal judges have ruled that a nine-year jail sentence given to the killer of a six-week-old baby was not “unduly lenient”.Michael Pearce, 33, was jailed for the manslaughter of six-week-old…
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Police appeal over attempted robbery in Pontlottyn
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery of a 17-year-old boy in Pontlottyn on Tuesday October 7.The victim was travelling on the 9.20pm train from Bargoed to Pontlottyn when two…
Caerphilly Council worker’s Stoptober video diary
A Caerphilly Council worker is launching a video diary of his attempts to kick his smoking habit as part of the annual Stoptober drive.Student Environmental Health Officer Simon Wedge has pledged to…
Historic bus in South Africa gets ticket home to Wales
A 63-year-old bus that managed to find its way from Bedwas to South Africa is coming home to Wales.Cardiff Transport Preservation Group has raised £20,000 to transport the vehicle to The Bus…
Caerphilly Council has funding cut of 3.4% from Welsh Government
Further budget cuts are expected at Caerphilly County Borough Council after the Welsh Government announced it was reducing its funding by 3.4% for next year – equivalent to £9.2 million.The local authority…
Caerphilly dancer to perform at Millennium Centre
A ten-year-old boy from Caerphilly will perform at the Wales Millennium Centre during a performance of Lord of the Flies.Ethan Bone will dance during the Matthew Bourne production – the choreographer famous…
Reading campaign launched to help literacy
A mission to improve the reading levels of all 11-year-olds in Wales by 2025 was launched by a coalition of charities, teachers and children’s authors on October 1.According to school inspectors Estyn,…
Community bid for squatters’ rights to stop garden eviction in Senghenydd
A community of gardeners are claiming squatters rights after up to 25 allotments they occupy were sold to an unknown buyer.The allotments in Senghenydd have been used by residents for food and…
Two prosecuted for environmental crimes
Caerphilly County Borough Council has prosecuted two people for environmental crimes.Richard Michael Collins of Welland Crescent, Bettws, pleaded guilty to fly-tipping at Newport Magistrates’ Court on September 19.Collins dumped waste on Twmbarlwm…
Pontymister shop owner prosecuted over fake boxing goods
A sports shop owner was given a suspended prison sentence for selling fake boxing equipment.