The 2012 Tour of Britain cycle race is to return to Caerphilly.The tour will take place between the September 9 and 16. Caerphilly will form part of stage six being held on…
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Caerphilly woman prosecuted for fly-tipping
A Caerphilly woman has been prosecuted by the council for fly-tipping.Penelope Beaumont, of Wedgewood Court, Caerphilly, was taken to court for allowing an unknown person to dispose of her waste.The waste was…
Caerphilly Labour group state key election aims
The Labour group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has outlined some its policies ahead of next week’s election. Councillor Harry Andrews, leader of the group, said: “Welsh Labour’s focus in these elections…
Blackwood singer-songwriter on the road to music success
A singer-songwriter from Blackwood, signed to the Warner music label, has spent a week busking throughout Wales promoting his duo’s new single.Jon Maguire, who is one half of Lilygreen and Maguire, spent…
Second scrap metal dealer prosecuted by Caerphilly Council within a week
Another scrap metal dealer has been prosecuted and fined for not having the correct paperwork.Ashley Flew, of Heol Cae Bach, Caerphilly was initially issued with a fixed penalty notice for failing to…
Llanbradach motorcyclist killed in Severn Bridge smash
A motorcyclist from Llanbradach has been killed in an accident near the Second Severn Crossing, police have confirmed.
Trecenydd ‘NEET’ turns life around with help from Educ8 training firm
A 16-year-old from Trecenydd who left school with no job and no qualifications has turned his life around with the help of training company Educ8.Curtis James (pictured in the red cap) was…
Second weekend closure for A472 Ystrad Mynach
Update: Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced the road closure will only take place on Saturday because of the weather.A section of the A472 in Ystrad Mynach will be closed to traffic…
Police officers promise ‘zero tolerance’ on youths at Croespenmaen playing fields
Gwent Police have promised a “zero tolerance” approach to antisocial behaviour from youths hanging around Croespenmaen playing fields.Officers have said they aim to target underage drinkers through patrols around the playing fields…
Environment Agency warns of possible local flooding across South Wales
Environment Agency Wales is warning of possible localised flooding across large parts of South Wales over the next 24 hours.The Flood Forecasting Centre has forecast persistent rain overnight and into tomorrow morning…