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…
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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…
Fochriw Youth Centre given new home at community centre
A youth centre which was forced to close down because of its dilapidated state has been given a new home.In March 2011, Caerphilly County Borough Council received a petition from youngsters in…
Plaid candidate steps down as Risca East candidate
One of three Plaid Cymru candidates in the Risca East ward has withdrawn from next week’s election – although his name will remain on the ballot paper.Ian Ackerman said that he is…
Police seek information on stolen bikes found in Lansbury Park area
Police in Caerphilly are trying to trace the owners of four bikes recovered in the Lansbury Park area.Officers found the bikes while searching a property on April 8.One 40-year-old local man was…
Penyrheol scrap metal dealer prosecuted
A scrap metal dealer from Penyrheol has been prosecuted and fined for failing to produce the right documents during a stop and check operation by police, trading standards and environmental health.Anthony Hunt,…
St Martin’s School get garden makeover
Volunteers from Caerphilly-based PHS Group have given a garden at St Martin’s School a ‘Ground Force’ style makeover.
Labour’s supermarket campaign could cost jobs in Blackwood, claim Plaid
Caerphilly Council’s deputy leader Colin Mann has warned that a campaign by Labour to bring a food retailer to Blackwood Gate Retail Park could kill off Blackwood high street.Councillor Mann said: “Blackwood…