Caerphilly MP Wayne David has congratulated Hengoed firm Orange Box after it received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise.Orange Box Ltd was one of only four Welsh companies to receive an award under…
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Firefighters deal with arson attack close to Newbridge Railway Station
Trees were deliberately set on fire close to the railway line in Newbridge this afternoon, June 17.
Plaid Cymru councillor re-elected as chair of Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Community Council
Penyrheol, Trecenydd and Energlyn Community Council has re-elected Steve Skivens as its chairperson for another 12 months at the authority’s annual general meeting.Cllr Skivens, who also represents the ward on Caerphilly County…
Plaque to honour Senghenydd mine disaster victims
A plaque commemorating the victims of the 1901 and 1913 mining disasters at the Universal Colliery in Senghenydd is to be installed outside Caerphilly Library.The plaque has been bequeathed by a recently…
Update: Firefighters tackle large timber blaze in Bargoed
Fire crews put out large amounts of timber alight near forestry in Bargoed.
Industrial estates in Bedwas and Caerphilly targeted by criminals
Police have issued a warning after five industrial estate units in the Caerphilly and Bedwas areas were broken into in just two months.Criminals forced their way into some premises but have also…
Pensioners left in the cold as Trinant Medical Centre closes
Patients turned up for appointments at the now closed Trinant Medical Centre after not being told it had shut.A Plaid Cymru councillor has accused health bosses of providing a second class health…
Man’s body found in Blackwood
A man was found dead in Blackwood in the early hours of Sunday morning, June 15.
Caerphilly councillors decide against remote attendance
Members of Caerphilly County Borough Council have voted against allowing remote attendance at the meetings, meaning councillors will continue to attend meetings in person rather than use video conferencing technology.Statutory guidance from…
Bedwas pub landlord wins a million on Euro lottery draw
A Bedwas pub landlord is celebrating after scooping more than £1 million in the EuroMillions draw on Friday June 13.The not so unlucky Friday the 13th saw Nigel Willetts, 48, match the…