Regulars have celebrated the opening of a new bar in Bedwas.The former Bedwas Social Club, disparagingly known as the Cardboard Palace, has been given a £120,000 makeover by businessman Clayton Jones.The Wonky…
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Two people taken to hospital after crash in Ynysddu
Two people were taken to hospital after their car, a grey Rover MG, crashed into a tree.Police are appealing for information following the crash which happened last night, Monday May 5, at…
UK economy grew by 0.8%
The UK economy grew by 0.8% in the first quarter of 2014, according to latest figures.Official statistics showed gross domestic product (GDP) was now just 0.6% below its level before the economic…
Proms in the Park the latest victim of Caerphilly Council budget cuts
The BBC’s Proms in the Park is the latest event to be axed in Caerphilly due to council budget cuts.The town has hosted the event, to mark the Last Night of the…
Five Caerphilly County Borough Schools to get a share of £20m Welsh Government cash
Five Caerphilly County Borough Schools are to get a share of £20 million to help improve standards.Bedwas High School, Blackwood Comprehensive School, Heolddu Comprehensive School, St Cenydd School and St Martin’s School…
Swift action at Cwmcarn High School after murder plot
The chair of governors at Cwmcarn High School, where two girls were arrested for reportedly plotting to kill a teacher, has said everyone involved acted swiftly in raising concerns.Gwent Police said the…
Teens arrested after plotting to murder Cwmcarn High School teacher
Two schoolgirls from Cwmcarn High School have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.Media reports suggest the target of the plot was a teacher, but no one was harmed and…
Gwent PCC Ian Johnston gives online neighbourhood watch £30,000
An online neighbourhood watch scheme has been awarded £30,000 to continue for at least another year.
Caerphilly’s tax credits claimants told to renew early
The 15,300 people who receive tax credits in Caerphilly County Borough are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to renew early before the July 31 deadline.
Servants’ quarters for sale at Machen’s 17th Century Ruperra Castle
Fancy living like a 17th Century house servant? The experience could be yours for just £50,000.The former servants’ quarters at the historic Ruperra Castle, in Lower Machen, have been put on the…