A Pontllanfraith man has been given a conditional discharge after he admitted stealing some toothpaste.
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Welsh medium provision introduced at at Glamorgan University’s Business School
Business students at the University of Glamorgan’s Business School will able to study bilingually for the first time this year.From September, students will have the opportunity to study some modules through the…
Park and ride charges at Caerphilly County Borough train stations dropped permanently
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s has dropped charges for park and ride at train stations permanently.Cllr Tom Williams, Labour’s cabinet member for highways, transportation and engineering, made the announcement as work began on…
Caerphilly Council praised for workplace health promotion
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been praised for its promotion of healthy living to its 9,655 staff.The local authority recently achieved a gold corporate health standard award from Public Health Wales.Inspectors for…
Residents fight off burglar in Pontllanfraith break-in
Two residents fought off a coke-swigging, straw hat-wearing burglar during an early morning break-in in Pontllanfraith.Gwent Police said a property on Bryn Road, Pontllanfraith, was broken into in the early hours of…
First Minister’s good luck message to Welsh Paralympians
The Welsh Government has wished Welsh athletes representing ParalympicsGB the best of luck as the London 2012 Paralympic Games begin.The opening ceremony marks the official start of the 14th Paralympic Games.First Minister…
Senghenydd teen lines up career in youth work despite poor GCSEs
Students unhappy with their GCSE results can take heart from one Senghenydd teenager who has carved out a career as a youth worker despite gaining only two of the qualifications.Ashley Pearce, 19,…
Hopes grow over health centre campaign in Llanbradach
Hopes have been raised on a new medical centre for Llanbradach following a series of meetings between local councillors and health board officials.Plaid Cymru county borough councillors Colin Mann and Robert Gough,…
Bargoed town centre regeneration enters final phase
An £8m regeneration scheme for Bargoed town centre is about to enter its final stage.Contractors Alun Griffiths will begin work at Hanbury Road and Hanbury Square from September 10 to revitalise the…
Gwent Police Authority in appeal for lay members
Gwent Police Authority and the Chief Constable of Gwent Police are looking for three people to act as lay members of its Joint Audit Committee.The successful candidates will help scrutinise the way…