Bargoed residents have helped rename a square in the town centre.The public space, known locally as ‘Spar Square’, which is half-way along High Street, has been officially renamed ‘Royal Square’.Many suggestions were…
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Plaid AM presses case for Valleys rail electrification
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has pressed the case for electrification of the Valleys rail network.The South Wales East AM quizzed Transport Minister Carl Sargeant during a debate in the Senedd.Lindsay Whittle…
Cwmfelinfach car crash victim named – family pay tribute
The victim of a car crash in Cwmfelinfach on Friday has been named by police.Joanne Louise Jones, 23, suffered head injuries when the Peugeot she was driving hit a lamp post on…
Campaign to get over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough online
Over-55s in Caerphilly County Borough are being offered free help and advice to reconnect with friends and family via the internet.The new Love to Reconnect campaign, which is part of the wider…
Jeff Cuthbert AM welcomes new dangerous dogs proposals
Welsh Government proposals to help control dangerous dogs by tougher sanctions on irresponsible owners have been welcomed by Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert.Labour’s Environment Minister John Griffiths wants new laws which could include…
Woman dies in car crash in Cwmfelinfach
A woman has died in after the Peugeot she was driving hit a lamp post in Cwmfelinfach.The black Peugeot 206 crashed on New Road at 11pm on Friday February 10. The woman…
Six arrested after immigration raids in Caerphilly, Penyrheol and Trecenydd
Six suspected illegal workers have been arrested and detained after a series of raids by UK Border Agency officials.Raids took place in Caerphilly town, Trecenydd, and Penyrheol on Thursday February 9.The UK…
Markham Primary pupils open new walking and cycling bridge at Argoed
A new walking and cycling bridge at Argoed has been officially opened by charity Sustrans, Caerphilly County Borough Council and pupils from Markham Primary school.Pupils also revealed the name for the bridge,…
Met Office warns of icy conditions for Saturday
The Met Office has issued a “be aware” warning for icy conditions on Saturday (February 11).The substantial snowfall it warned of on Wednesday did not materialise as conditions were milder than expected….
Police appeal after man with multiple head injuries at Cardiff Central station
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after an attack at Cardiff Central railway station left a man with multiple head injuries.Officers want to hear from any witnesses to the incident,…