Around 45 jobs are to go at a Crumlin factory after its Malaysian owners announced plans for its closure.Unisem, a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, said the factory will…
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Penyrheol woman stole £31,000 from disabled sister
A Penyrheol woman who stole £31,000 from her disabled sister has walked free from court after being given a suspended sentence.Angela Wiltshire, 49, of Ty Isaf, spent the money on home improvements,…
Pensioners attacked and robbed in Cwmcarn
A pensioner suffered injuries to her face, arm and leg after a robber took her handbag and pushed her to the ground.Police officers are appealing for information following the robbery which happened…
Plaid leader welcomes Caerphilly Council action on ‘Bedroom Tax’
The leader of the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed action to help those tenants affected by the bedroom tax.Earlier in the summer the Plaid group submitted a…
1,800 women tested for Hepatitis C
More than 1,800 women have received blood tests for Hepatitis C after it was revealed a former healthcare worker had the virus.The retired obstetrics and gynaecology worker’s main employment in Wales was…
Do you own Caerphilly’s oldest fridge or freezer?
The search is on for the oldest fridge or freezer in Caerphilly County Borough.The resident who is able to prove they have the oldest fridge or freezer in the borough will win…
Welsh Government calls on tougher action on payday lenders
The Welsh Government has called for tougher action on high interest payday loans companies after the new regulator said the “clock is ticking” for such lenders.The Financial Conduct Authority takes over from…
Blackwood to get new cinema
The Maxime, which is currently a Top Ten bingo hall, on High Street has been sold to company Picturedrome Cinemas, based in Bognor Regis.
Police investigate handbag robbery in Caerphilly
Officers are investigating a robbery that happened on Nantgarw Road in Caerphilly.A woman had her handbag snatched from a man as she walked past the train station.It happened between 2.15pm and 2.30pm…
Campaigners welcome ‘Bedroom Tax’ help proposals
Moves by councillors to help people affected by the ‘Bedroom Tax’ have been met with a positive response from campaigners.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Policy and resources Committee met on Tuesday October 1…