Dangerous and unsafe working practices on construction sites across Wales are to be targeted as part of a national initiative aimed at reducing death, injury and ill health.To support a month-long drive…
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16-year-old girl sexually assaulted in taxi on Caerphilly Mountain
A 16-year-old girl was driven to Caerphilly Mountain in a taxi and was sexually assaulted after a night out in Cardiff.
New CCTV cameras installed in Blackwood, Bargoed, Newbridge and Abertridwr
Sixteen new CCTV cameras have been installed in Blackwood town centre by Caerphilly County Borough Council.The cameras have replaced old ones originally installed in 2001. This has recently been followed by the…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: February 20
Trinity Fields School inspectors have given top marks following an inspection report on Trinity Fields, the only special school serving Caerphilly County Borough.Forty per cent of the pupils suffer from severe learning…
Risca’s Tredegar Park gets £400,000 makeover
Tredegar Park in Risca has a received a £400,000 makeover from Caerphilly County Borough Council.The money, spent as part of the council’s Community Asset Fund programme, has gone towards repairs, a wide…
Blackwood Cash Generator worker stole gold
A Pengam woman has admitted stealing gold worth £3,600 from the Blackwood branch of Cash Generator.
Caerphilly County Borough residents reminded to lock up following spate of thefts
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to be vigilant with their home security after a spate of break-ins. Homes and garden sheds in Blackwood, Rhymney, Risca and Ystrad Mynach have…
Gwent Police and Crime plan approved
A police and crime plan for the Gwent force area has been agreed at a meeting of the Gwent Police and Crime Panel.As part of his responsibilities, Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner…
Ex-soldier jailed over bogus £40,000 injury claim
An ex-soldier has been jailed for contempt of court after attempting to make a bogus £40,000 personal injury claim against Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Lewis School Pengam is ‘in SINC’ with the community
A new project is being piloted at Lewis School Pengam this month, which will see pupils and people from the community joining together to try their hand at a number of activities.The…