Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Caerphilly Castle have again been named in a list of Wales’ most visited tourist attractions.The 13th Century Caerphilly Castle, located in the heart of the town, has been…
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Collaboration not devolution, says Gwent PCC
Policing in Wales should only be devolved if it can be proved to be better than the current structure according to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Ian Johnston.Gwent PCC…
Caerphilly mum raises £2,000 for neonatal unit
A mother who had her baby son born prematurely at 24 weeks has raised around £2,000 for the neonatal unit which helped her little boy survive.Olly Fowler was at University Hospital Wales…
Roadworks at Pwll-y-Pant roundabout, Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough Council is making motorists aware of possible disruption on the roads in the Caerphilly basin area.Ground clearance works began near Pwll-y-Pant roundabout on Monday September 1, and are scheduled…
Gwent Police crime figure accuracy improves, according to report
Gwent Police has improved the integrity of its crime data, ensuring crime is recorded accurately, according to a report.The report, by Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of the Constabulary, welcomed a new crime reporting…
Cwmfelinfach man wanted by police for breaching release licence
Police are appealing for information to find 30-year-old Craig William Baker, from Cwmfelinfach, who has breached his prison release licence conditions.Baker was sentenced to 27 months in February last year for malicious…
Jake Sweeney manslaughter accused appears before court
A Caerphilly man charged with the manslaughter of Jake Sweeney has appeared before Cardiff Crown Court.
20mph speed limit for Fiddlers Elbow Bridge
A temporary 20mph speed limit has been imposed on a busy road bridge after it was discovered that urgent repairs were needed.The speed limit is in place on the eastbound carriageway of…
HSBC Bargoed branch to close
The HSBC branch in Bargoed is set to close, forcing customers to travel to Blackwood to access vital bank services.Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has raised “serious concern” about the closure and lack…
Bargoed couple still happily married 70 years after wartime wedding
A couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Rhymney, having married in Bewdellty Church on August 26 1944.