The A469 between Pontlottyn and New Tredegar remains closed to traffic.Ground monitoring by council officers has shown there was no further movement last week, which means work can now be considered at…
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Three Gwent Police officers arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice
Three Gwent police officers have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice.The three men, two from Caerphilly and one from Newport, have been released on police bail.The officers were…
Ystrad Mynach police officer in court for sexual assault
A police officer has appeared in court accused of sexually assaulting three women while working as a custody sergeant at Ystrad Mynach.Richard Owen Evans, 50, of The Highway, New Inn, Pontypool, appeared…
St Martin’s Church Hall history exhibition in Caerphilly
A celebration of the life of St Martin’s Church Hall in Caerphilly town is to be held before it shuts its doors for the final time.The church hall, which is more than…
RSPCA appeal after starved dog found in New Tredegar
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information about a dog that was left to starve to death in a shed in New Tredegar.
Restoration begins at Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson
Work is beginning on exciting new improvements to the visitor experience of life in the 17th century at Llancaiach Fawr Manor.The scaffolding is going up and over the top of the much…
Appeal for information following burglary in Deri
Police in Rhymney are appealing for information following a burglary at a property in Morgan Street, Deri some time between 4pm and 7pm on Monday February 24.A handbag, purse and jewellery was…
Caerphilly Council approves £14.5m budget cuts and a 3.9% council tax increase
Cuts of £14.5m were approved unanimously at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s budget meeting following a mass walkout by Plaid members.Plaid Cymru group leader Cllr Colin Mann led the walkout after an amendment…
Caerphilly Council set to debate budget for 2014/15
Cuts to council services worth almost £15 million will be discussed this evening as councillors look to agree Caerphilly County Borough Council’s budget for 2014/15.A rise in council tax of 3.9% will…
Plotting a course for arts and crafts in Caerphilly
Artists and craftspeople looking to raise their profile and gain new customers in Caerphilly county borough are being urged to join an exciting arts project.Caerphilly’s Rural Development Plan (RDP) programme and Caerphilly…