Police have launched their annual campaign against drink and drug driving.Paul Evans, Chief Inspector of Gwent Police’s Roads Policing Unit, said: “We target drink/drug drivers 365 days a year, however throughout December…
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Energlyn and Churchill Park train station receives official opening
Energlyn and Churchill Park train station, on the Rhymney Valley line, was officially opened today (December 16) by the Minister for Transport Edwina Hart.The £5.2 million station, funded by European Union and…
Contract signed for Prosiect Gwyrdd incinerator
A consortium of five South Wales councils, which includes Caerphilly County Borough Council, has agreed a contract with waste company Viridor to operate an incinerator near Cardiff.Prosiect Gwyrdd, it has been claimed,…
3,300 tested for Hepatitis C
More than 3,300 patients have been tested for Hepatitis C after it was revealed a former healthcare had been diagnosed with the virus.Out of the patients tested, four had contracted the virus…
Bedwas Library reopens with councillor’s book launch
Bedwas Library has been officially reopened after a £50,000 revamp.Work to the interior and exterior of the building took place between August and October this year.The work is part of a wider…
“Glimmer of hope” for Bedwas aluminium factory threatened with closure
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has said there is a “glimmer of hope” for around 132 aluminium factory workers whose jobs are at risk.Last month company Sapa said it was entering a…
Caerphilly AM to meet with rail bosses over fares
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert is due to meet with Arriva Trains Wales bosses this month to discuss fare prices on the Rhymney line.Mr Cuthbert has been concerned with the above inflation increases…
Bargoed youngster finds work with QWEST
A determined teenager from Bargoed has battled through the tough employment market to find his very first job.James Wilkes, 19, sought advice from QWEST (Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training), after struggling…
Bench stolen in Abertridwr
A green cast iron bench was stolen from outside William Harris Bungalows in Abertridwr.The bench was stolen overnight between Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8.Anyone with any information is asked to…
New train station opens for Energlyn and Churchill Park
A new £5.2 million train station has opened on the Rhymney Valley line.Located between Aber and Llanbradach stations, the new Energlyn and Churchill Park stop started services this month. It is due…