More than 1,800 women have received blood tests for Hepatitis C after it was revealed a former healthcare worker had the virus.The retired obstetrics and gynaecology worker’s main employment in Wales was…
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Do you own Caerphilly’s oldest fridge or freezer?
The search is on for the oldest fridge or freezer in Caerphilly County Borough.The resident who is able to prove they have the oldest fridge or freezer in the borough will win…
Welsh Government calls on tougher action on payday lenders
The Welsh Government has called for tougher action on high interest payday loans companies after the new regulator said the “clock is ticking” for such lenders.The Financial Conduct Authority takes over from…
Blackwood to get new cinema
The Maxime, which is currently a Top Ten bingo hall, on High Street has been sold to company Picturedrome Cinemas, based in Bognor Regis.
Police investigate handbag robbery in Caerphilly
Officers are investigating a robbery that happened on Nantgarw Road in Caerphilly.A woman had her handbag snatched from a man as she walked past the train station.It happened between 2.15pm and 2.30pm…
Campaigners welcome ‘Bedroom Tax’ help proposals
Moves by councillors to help people affected by the ‘Bedroom Tax’ have been met with a positive response from campaigners.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Policy and resources Committee met on Tuesday October 1…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: October 3
Federation of Small Business It was a pleasure to attend a function at Caerphilly Castle hosted by the FSB last week.We hear plenty in the media about the big companies creating jobs…
86 charged by Gwent Police in insurance fraud investigation
A total of 86 people have been charged in connection to an alleged insurance scam in Caerphilly County Borough.Charges brought as part of Gwent Police’s Operation Dino include conspiracy to defraud insurance…
Bargoed man arrested after fatal M4 crash
A 32-year-old Bargoed man has been attested on suspicion of manslaughter after a fatal crash on the M4 near Newport.The crash, between a lorry and a car, happened on the westbound carriageway…
Trecenydd RAF veteran spends £18,000 savings on cancer treatment because NHS won’t pay
An RAF veteran diagnosed with terminal liver cancer has had his life savings wiped out – because the NHS in Wales won’t pay for his treatment.Roy Bushen, 75, and wife Sandra have…