Federation of Small Business It was a pleasure to attend a function at Caerphilly Castle hosted by the FSB last week.We hear plenty in the media about the big companies creating jobs…
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86 charged by Gwent Police in insurance fraud investigation
A total of 86 people have been charged in connection to an alleged insurance scam in Caerphilly County Borough.Charges brought as part of Gwent Police’s Operation Dino include conspiracy to defraud insurance…
Bargoed man arrested after fatal M4 crash
A 32-year-old Bargoed man has been attested on suspicion of manslaughter after a fatal crash on the M4 near Newport.The crash, between a lorry and a car, happened on the westbound carriageway…
Trecenydd RAF veteran spends £18,000 savings on cancer treatment because NHS won’t pay
An RAF veteran diagnosed with terminal liver cancer has had his life savings wiped out – because the NHS in Wales won’t pay for his treatment.Roy Bushen, 75, and wife Sandra have…
Expansion for Islwyn Community Credit Union
A credit union has expanded by opening a new collection point.Islwyn Community Credit Union will host a weekly collection point at Cwmcarn Institute and is appealing for volunteers and members to join…
Extra powers granted to Caerphilly’s Community Safety Wardens
Community Safety Wardens in Caerphilly County Borough have been given extra powers to fine people who are caught buying alcohol for youngsters.The powers were recently granted by the Chief Constable of Gwent…
Residents reminded to register for vote
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to watch out for their household electoral registration form being delivered throughout the area from October 7.The form needs to be filled in otherwise…
Tributes paid to Cefn Hengoed collision victim
The family of an 18-year-old killed in a road traffic collision have paid tribute to him.Gerwyn Allan Osborne-Flanagan, from Cefn Hengoed, was hit by a car and killed on Hengoed Crescent, in…
Thousands attend Royal Welsh Regiment’s Bargoed parade
Thousands of residents lined the streets of Bargoed on Saturday to welcome the 1st Battalion of the Royal Welsh as they marched through the town.People of all ages applauded the troops as…
Driver arrested after 18-year-old pedestrian killed in Cefn Hengoed
A 29-year-old Cefn Hengoed man has been arrested after a teenager was killed in a traffic collision.Police are appealing for information following the fatal incident which happened in Cefn Hengoed on Saturday…