“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,…
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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…
Senghenydd Scout group celebrates 1st anniversary
A Scout Group has celebrated its first anniversary.1st Senghenydd Scout Group holds its meetings every Friday between 6.15pm and 7.45pm at Senghenydd’s Youth Drop-in Centre, in Gwern Avenue.Pam Pitten, the leader of…
Lewis Girls’ School launches radio station
Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach has officially launched its new school radio station.Called ‘Live Hive’, the station was officially opened recently with the help of BBC Radio Wales journalist Kayleigh Thomas.Cllr…