Gwent Police’s Chief Constable Carmel Napier has written to local politicians to explain the force’s decision to close 17 of its police stations to the public.Last month, it was announced that the…
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First event for Caerphilly charity duo a success
More than £600 has been raised in the first step of a Wales-wide charity fundraising drive to raise £1 million.Jamie Pritchard and Louise Kirton hope to raise the cash for charities Ty…
Appeal to trace owners of stolen pocket watches and coins found in Blackwood field
Gwent Police is appealing to residents to identify these pocket watches and coins after they were found in a field in Blackwood.A member of the public handed in four pocket watches with…
Goshawks webcam returns to Cwmcarn Forest
Bird lovers can once again keep a 24-hour watch over a nest of rare Goshawks at Cwmcarn Forest.A live webcam is available where people can keep up to date as the proud…
SmartWater security for community allotments in Rhymney
Allotment enthusiasts in Rhymney are hoping to beat the thieves with new security marking kits.The Rhymney Valley Allotments Federation has issued SmartWater kits to all its members after a rise in thefts…
Easter events in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough has a host of entertainment and events for you this Easter weekend.Have a good time on Good Friday at a free ‘Farm Open Day’. Come and see how the…
Budding Blackwood entrepreneurs showcase invention
Pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School have been showing off their entrepreneurial skills, by selling a mobile phone accessory they invented.Year 10 students Toni Williams, Zoe Parnell and Lowri Jones-Twinberrow have created a…
Caerphilly Council green awards secures sponsor
A council-run award scheme which recognises environmental improvements across Caerphilly County Borough has secured a sponsor.SEDA, a major international packaging company with a base near Blackwood, has agreed to be a key…
Argoed people choose heroes for new artwork
Argoed residents are being given an historic chance to choose three local champions to immortalise in steel as part of a project from charity Sustrans.The new Quoits Wood Crossing along the Blackwood…
Top Ten bingo hall fire in Ystrad Mynach was arson
An early morning fire at the Top Ten Bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach was deliberate, say Gwent Police.Two fire crews, from Caerphilly and Cefn Fforest, were called to the building in Bedwlwyn…