The life of Caerphilly-born comic magician Tommy Cooper, who died 30 years ago today from a heart attack, is to be featured in a new ITV drama.Starring Shameless actor David Threlfall, Tommy…
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Oakdale school awarded Green Flag status
Rhiw Syr Dafydd Primary School in Oakdale has been awarded a Green Flag status for their eco efforts.
Islwyn MP praises pupils’ saving habits
Primary school pupils have been praised for their financial habits by Islwyn MP Chris Evans.
Appeal for information following robbery in Caerphilly town
Police are appealing for information following a robbery in Clive Street, Caerphilly town.Around 6.30pm on Thursday April 10, two men attacked a 28-year-old man at the rear of Clive Street and stole…
Man in critical condition after fall from moving car in Newbridge
A man who fell from a moving car in Newbridge is in a stable but critical condition, police have said.Emergency services were called at around 5.05pm on Wednesday April 9 to reports…
Police appeal after deliberate fire near the Maen Llwyd pub
Police are appealing for information after a deliberate fire on Rudry Common last night.Crews from Caerphilly Station used beaters to fight the fire which was started on Rudry Common near the Maen…
Caerphilly AM calls for ‘Bedroom Tax’ exemptions for the disabled
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has joined calls for disabled tenants living in adapted homes to be exempt from housing benefit changes.
2,000 Caerphilly pupils see drugs play
More than 2,000 pupils from across Caerphilly County Borough have seen a hard-hitting play warning of the dangers of drugs.
256 people fined by Caerphilly Council for littering and dog fouling offences last year
Caerphilly County Borough Council is taking a tough stance on littering and dog fouling in the county borough.
A469 between Pontlottyn and New Tredegar set to reopen sooner than expected
The A469 between New Tredegar and Pontlottyn is set to reopen after weeks of motoring misery in the Upper Rhymney.The road, which had been closed for several weeks for repairs after a…