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…
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New road crossings for school pupils in Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach
Councillors have agreed to spend £110,000 on two new road crossings outside St Martin’s School in Caerphilly town and a crossing in Ystrad Mynach.Pupils at St Martin’s Comprehensive School in Caerphilly have…
Police warning after rural premises in Risca, Bedwas and Blackwood targeted
Police are urging farmers and people living in isolated rural areas in Caerphilly County Borough to be on their guard after a spate of burglaries over the last six weeks.In total 15…
Anger over police station closures in Caerphilly County Borough
Anger has been expressed by politicians in Caerphilly County Borough at plans to close police stations in Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach, Bargoed, Bedwas, Rhymney and Risca to the public.The closures, which will take…
Metal thefts fall by half in Caerphilly County Borough
Metal thefts in Caerphilly County Borough have fallen by 50% since August 2011, according to the council.The local authority has said a proactive partnership with Gwent Police is the reason behind the…
Community heroes honoured at Caerphilly Civic Awards 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council has honoured a host of community workers and volunteers as part of its annual Civic Awards.The prestigious event took place in the chamber at Penallta House council offices…
Two arrested in connection with Crumlin armed robbery
Two people have been arrested in connection with an armed robbery in which a “significant amount” of money was stolen.The armed robbery took place at GLJ Recycling, Pen-Y-Fan Industrial Estate, Crumlin on…
Gwent Police to close stations to the public in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca
Gwent Police has announced plans to close 17 of its stations to the public – including those in Caerphilly, Bargoed, Rhymney, Ystrad Mynach, Bedwas and Risca.The stations will remain as bases for…
Five new social enterprises for Caerphilly County Borough from £358,000 grant
Five new social new enterprises in Caerphilly County Borough have been given grants totalling £358,000.The money, from the Community Economic Development (CED) fund, has created 14 new jobs and will fund the…
Water resources normal in Wales as drought could spread in England
Environment Agency Wales has confirmed that reservoir levels in Wales are full or nearly full, so there is no current prospect of a drought – unlike in parts of England.The Agency is…