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Plaid AM talks of his “hair-raising” experience of visiting Afghanistan and the worries of his family while he was there

Monday, June 30, 2014Monday, June 30, 2014

Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle spoke about his experiences of visiting Afghanistan four years ago during a Conservative debate at the Senedd on Armed Forces personnel and veterans.Lindsay Whittle, who represents South…

Graig-Y-Rhacca man imprisoned for setting fire to ex-partner’s house

Monday, June 30, 2014Thursday, July 10, 2014

A man set fire to his ex-partner’s house because she would not lend him three pound for a flagon of cider.

Town Hall opens in old Bargoed Police Court

Monday, June 30, 2014Monday, June 30, 2014

A former courthouse in the centre of Bargoed is the new home of Bargoed Town Council.
The listed historic landmark building was officially reopened as the new Town Hall on Saturday June 28.

Police appeal after Trethomas man goes missing

Monday, June 30, 2014Monday, June 30, 2014

Police are appealing for information after a 52-year-old Trethomas man went missing.Michael Lehane was last seen yesterday, Thursday June 26, at about 3.30pm in his car – a red Ford Fiesta registration…

Teens in Cwmcarn murder plot re-bailed by Gwent Police

Monday, June 30, 2014

Two teenage girls who reportedly plotted to murder a teacher at Cwmcarn High School have been re-bailed by Gwent Police.A 14-year-old girl from Risca and a 15-year-old girl from Newbridge were arrested…

Caerphilly Council’s tip charges to come into force

Monday, June 30, 2014Monday, June 30, 2014

Dumping household waste in council-run tips will cost up to £70 from tomorrow, July 1.
A petition has been launched against changes that mean residents will need a permit to carry rubbish in small vans or trailers into Household Waste Recycling Centres.

Risca and Pontymister plan for regeneration approved

Friday, June 27, 2014Friday, June 27, 2014

Risca and Pontymister will see substantial future regeneration after plans were approved at a meeting on June 10.

Ystrad Mynach police barbecue promotes Online Watch Link

Friday, June 27, 2014Friday, June 27, 2014

Gwent Police held a community barbecue at the newly re-opened Ystrad Mynach Police Station on June 18.

Caerphilly councillors agree £2m resurfacing works

Friday, June 27, 2014Friday, June 27, 2014

Councillors have agreed to urgent resurfacing works for the county borough’s roads and pavements.

Waunfawr Primary School told to pay £50,000 for essential building repairs

Friday, June 27, 2014Friday, June 27, 2014

A primary school has been told it will have to pay for £50,000 worth of repairs out of its own budget

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