Children in Caerphilly County Borough will get a share of £1.25 million in new funding, the Welsh Government has announced.Councils will be able to use the money for a number of measures,…
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Bonnet and headlights stolen from car at Crossways pub, Caerphilly
A white Ford Fiesta had its bonnet and headlights stolen while it was parked outside a popular family pub.The theft happened overnight between Saturday February 8 and Sunday February 9 from the…
Photographer acclaimed for Lions fan picture after win
Welsh rugby fans’ attentions are firmly on this year’s Six Nations, but it was a winning Lions’ performance last year that inspired photographer Paul Fears.The snapper received a ‘Highly Commended’ award from…
Blackwood robbery appeal
Police want to find this potential witness to a robbery on Blackwood High Street which happened between 2.30am and 3am on Saturday January 25.A 29-year-old Trinant man suffered serious facial injuries and…
Water bills in Wales to rise by 1.3% from April 2014
Water bills in Wales are set to rise by an average of 1.3% from April this year, Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has announced.The not-for-profit company has said the average household bill for…
Gwent Police to give roadside eye tests to motorists
Gwent Police will be testing motorists’ eyesight on the roadside as part of a new campaign this month.Officers will be carrying out the eye tests after collisions as well as stopping vehicles…
A469 New Tredegar to Pontlottyn closed due to landslide
The A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn remains closed to traffic following a landslide.The ground movement has caused cracks in the road and a burst water main.Technical specialists have assessed the carriageway…
Bargoed car park to have green transformation
Plans for a new green space in Bargoed town centre have been revealed.Residents, businesses and town centre visitors have a chance to view the proposals that will transform part of Hanbury Road…
Caerphilly Castle to host film screenings
As part of a series of events organised by Chapter Arts and Cadw, Caerphilly Castle will be turned into a picture house with a showing of two classic horror films and two…
Man jailed for Markham cyclist’s death
A motorist has been jailed for a year after he admitted causing the death of a Markham man by careless driving.Michael Bisi, 60, of Western Terrace, Ebbw Vale, was driving his Mercedes…