Two prisoners who went on the run after absconding from a South Gloucestershire Open prison are now back behind bars.
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Caerphilly Council agrees tax increase of 2.35% for 2013/14
Councillors have agreed to increase council tax by 2.35% from April 2013.
Blind Blackwood couple could be forced out of home because of “Bedroom Tax”, MP claims
A blind couple from Blackwood could be forced to move out of their family home of 26 years because of the incoming “Bedroom Tax”.
Merthyr Tydfil firm fined £8,000 after Fochriw man hit by bus
A scrap metal firm has been fined £8,000 after an employee was badly injured when a bus swung into him while it was being lifted onto a truck in Merthyr Tydfil.
Bedwas company Excellence IT raises £3,000 for Macmillan with help from Barclays
A charity golf day held in celebration of a company’s tenth anniversary raised more than £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca to hold St David’s Day celebrations
St David’s Day concerts will be taking place place at 12pm in Bargoed, Blackwood, Caerphilly and Risca.The lunchtime concerts will be held at Bargoed’s Emporium Car Park, Blackwood Asda, Caerphilly’s Twyn Car…
Free training on offer from charity DrugAid to help businesses
An employment service which helps people affected by substance abuse to keep their jobs is offering free training to businesses to help spot employees in trouble.
Caerphilly Council’s catering team win award
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s catering team have been named Welsh Catering Management Team of the Year at the Local Authorities Caterers Association Recognition of Excellence Awards.The award recognises the team’s ability to…
Cat dies after being poisoned with anti-freeze in Bargoed
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a cat was fatally poisoned in Bargoed.
Eleven-time GB Paralympic gold winner visit to Ystrad Mynach College
Eleven-time British Paralympic gold medal winner David Roberts CBE recently visited Ystrad Mynach College to deliver a motivational training session for students.