Police stations closed to the public last year could be reopened, Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner has said.In July 2012, Caerphilly town, Bedwas, Risca and Ystrad Mynach Police Stations all closed to…
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OBE presented to family baker Colin Brace
Colin Brace, the chairman of Brace’s Bakery, has been awarded an OBE for his services to the baking industry and community in Wales.Mr Brace, 91, has dedicated his life’s work to family…
Caerphilly parishioners sleep rough in aid of homelessness charity
Two parishioners from Caerphilly’s St Catherine’s Church have spent a night under the stars to raise money for a homelessness charity.Ann Savage-Lewis and Steve Kings, left their home comforts behind on Thursday…
Minibus driver charged with death by dangerous driving after Newbridge crash which killed cyclist
The driver of a minibus involved in a crash which killed a cyclist has been charged with death by dangerous driving.Cyclist Owain Richard James, 30, from Oakdale, was taken to the University…
Bonnet stolen from parked car at Morrisons in Caerphilly
A bonnet was stolen from a parked car at Morrisons car park in Caerphilly town.Police are appealing for information after the theft which took place on Wednesday November 27 between 11.30am and…
Federation of Small Businesses welcomes devolved business rates to Wales
Plans by the UK Government to devolve non-domestic business rates to the Welsh Government have been welcomed by the Federation of Small Businesses.The organisation’s head of external affairs in Wales, Iestyn Davies,…
Loo of the year for Caerphilly Wetherspoon pub The Malcolm Uphill
A Caerphilly town pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2013.The Malcolm Uphill in Cardiff Road has been awarded…
Caerphilly Business Forum Award winners 2013
Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough have celebrated their success at this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards. Chemical firm ISCA UK, based in Cwmfelinfach, took the top honour at the 12th annual awards,…
Risca teacher struck off after alleged bondage sessions with pupils
A former teacher at Risca Comprehensive School has been struck off indefinitely after it was alleged he encouraged pupils to take part in bondage sessions.Glyn Bevan, 55, of Rogerstone, Newport, was said…
Caerphilly Council leader vows to do everything not to evict ‘Bedroom Tax’ tenants
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the authority will do everything it can to not evict tenants affected by the ‘Bedroom Tax’.Cllr Harry Andrews made the pledge after councillors…