Police have set up a series of surgeries at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr for people to discuss their crime concerns.The surgeries will be held by PCSOs for the Ystrad Mynach area Gareth Coombes…
Category: News
Islwyn MP says microchipping is not enough to stop dangerous dogs
Microchipping puppies does not do enough to address the problem of dangerous dogs, Islwyn MP Chris Evans has said.The UK Government has announced plans that puppies will be microchipped at the point…
Caerphilly man sets off on 10,000km charity bike ride to Istanbul
A Welsh Assembly worker from Caerphilly has begun a 10,000 kilometre cycle ride to Istanbul for charity.John Chick set off on his mammoth bike ride from Cardiff to Turkey and back last…
RSPCA investigates after six foxes found in Risca shot dead
The RSPCA is investigating after the bodies of six foxes shot dead were found in Risca.Four of the animals, who were found left in individual bags, were headless and a couple were…
Tour of Britain cycle race to return to Caerphilly in 2012
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…
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.