Police in the Blackwood area are reminding residents to secure their homes following a recent spate of burglaries.In the last six weeks, 14 properties in Blackwood have been targeted in areas including…
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Visitor numbers across Caerphilly County Borough increase
The number of visitors to attractions across Caerphilly County Borough increased significantly during 2011, new figures reveal.Llancaiach Fawr Manor in Nelson, Caerphilly Castle, Cwmcarn Forest and the Winding House Museum in New…
Abercarn company to make Formula 1 Grand Prix début
An Abercarn company’s products will be on show to the glamorous world of Formula 1 racing at the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this Sunday.Dischromatics Ltd were contacted at short notice to…
Caerphilly MP raises police station closures in House of Commons
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has raised the issue of police station closures in the House of Commons.Gwent Police announced plans to close 17 of its stations to the public – including those…
Derek Brockway to speak about saving energy at Caerphilly event
Wales’ Favourite Weatherman Derek Brockway will be speaking at a Caerphilly event on Friday aimed at communities saving energy and helping tackle climate change.The BBC Wales weatherman will be addressing the free…
Leanne Wood named new leader of Plaid Cymru
Leanne Wood has been elected the new leader of Plaid Cymru.The result of the leadership contest between Ms Wood, Lord Elis-Thomas and Elin Jones was announced this afternoon in Cardiff.Ms Wood, who…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David helps with charity concert
MPs often like to blow their own trumpet – although Caerphilly’s was quite content with an oboe.Labour MP Wayne David played the instrument at a recent charity fundraising event in the Park…
Drugs play ‘Wings to Fly’ celebrates sixteen years
Powerful anti-drugs play0′ Wings to Fly’ returns to Blackwood Miners’ Institute for the sixteenth year running this week.The play has been seen by more than 26,000 Year 6 pupils (aged ten and…
Police appeal over missing Penyrheol man
Update:Police reported on March 16 that Mr Lewis was found safe and well.Police are appealing for information on a 62-year-old man who has gone missing.Richard Lewis has been missing from his home…
Princetown residents help clear community garden
Residents had a day of glorious sunshine helping them when they cleared an overgrown community garden.Members of the Princetown community, Rhymney, met at the beginning of the month to clear the small…