The body of a Trinant man has been found at Trelyn Fields in Fluer-de-Lis.A spokeswoman for Gwent Police said: “At approximately 8.10am this morning, Wednesday May 7, a 31-year-old man from Trinant…
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Cllr Keith Reynolds set to lead Caerphilly County Borough Council
Cllr Reynolds will become leader if formally elected at the council’s Annual General Meeting tomorrow, May 8.
Charity cheque handed over following Risca’s St David’s Day parade
Almost £800 was raised for charity during a St David’s Day soldier parade.Thousands of residents and visitors welcomed members of the 203 (Welsh) Field Hospital when they marched through the centre of…
Teens in Cwmcarn murder plot excluded from school
The teenagers who reportedly plotted to murder a teacher have been permanently excluded from Cwmcarn High School.Gwent Police said the teenagers were arrested at the school on Thursday May 1 following concerns…
Picture Gallery: The Queen’s visit to Ystrad Mynach
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh visited Ystrad Mynach on April 30 as part of their two-day tour of Wales.The Royal couple formally opened two new printing presses, costing £8m, at…
Bargoed man wins payout over work injury
A construction worker has won a £13,000 settlement for injuries sustained from using vibrating tools.Hywel Jones, 28, from Bargoed, suffers from Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome after operating a variety of hand-held vibrating…
Nothing Wonky about new Bedwas bar
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…
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…