Two people have appeared in court charged with helping a man abscond from an open prison.Leighton Williams, 22, absconded from HMP Prescoed on Sunday. He was arrested on Tuesday.In June 2008, Williams…
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Police end nail gun siege in Argoed
A 47-year-old man has been taken to hospital after a police siege ended with officers storming a property in Argoed.Gwent Police said officers first attended the address at 10.50pm on Wednesday night…
Welsh Government asks UK Government to devolve Remploy
The Welsh Government has asked UK’s Department for Work and Pensions to devolve the running of Wales’ two remaining Remploy factories.The Department for Work and Pensions has said Remploy will invite expressions…
Mountain bikes and garden tools stolen in Pontllanfraith burglary
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Pontllanfraith.The break-in happened at an outbuilding at an address on The Spinney during the early hours of Monday December 3.Items stolen include: A…
Get Caerphilly Online photo competition winner announced
This stunning photograph of New Tredegar at night has been selected as the winner of the Get Caerphilly Online photography competition.
First Minister welcomes extra cash for Wales
The Welsh Government has welcomed the announcement of an extra £227million in capital funding.
Full asbestos survey will not go ahead at Cwmcarn High School
A council-commissioned asbestos survey of Cwmcarn High School will not go ahead after the school’s governors decided to take full responsibility and liability for the site.Cwmcarn High School was closed suddenly in…
Police appeal over vehicle thefts in Rhymney and Bargoed
Police are appealing for information after a series of recent vehicle thefts in Rhymney and Bargoed.Three vehicles were targeted overnight in Bargoed between Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4. A black…
Rhymney councillor named Welsh Labour’s ‘Councillor of the Year’
Rhymney councillor Carl Cuss has been named Welsh Labour’s ‘Councillor of the Year’ at the party’s Annual Gala Dinner, held recently at Cardiff’s Coal Exchange.Cllr Cuss, who represents the Twyn Carno ward,…
Work begins on building of Caerphilly town’s new library
Work has begun on the construction of a new library for Caerphilly town.The building, on the site of the former Post Office, will offer a wide range of resources for people of…