Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr will be able to perform MRI scans on patients after new equipment was installed at the hospital.The five tonne scanner was moved the short distance across from the Ystrad…
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Two wanted by police for shoplifting in Ystrad Mynach
Police in Ystrad Mynach would like to speak to these two men in connection with an incident of shoplifting on Wednesday January 18.The theft occurred at Premier Store, Bedwlwyn Road, Ystrad Mynach…
House prices fall by 5.3% in Caerphilly County Borough
House prices in Caerphilly County Borough fell by 5.3% in 2011, according to figures from the Land Registry.The average price of a house in the area is now £98,546 compared to £104,171…
400-name petition handed into Assembly to save autism service
Parents campaigning against a cut in funding for children with autism have handed in a 400 signature petition to the Welsh Assembly.Caerphilly Autistic Spectrum Service (CASS) provides home support for families affected…
Bargoed motorists warned not to park illegally
Police in Bargoed town centre are warning motorists not to park illegally after a rise in motorists parking on pavements.After recent road changes in the town centre, motorists are parking their vehicles…
Met Office issues snow warning for much of Caerphilly County Borough
Update: Ice warning in Caerphilly County Borough after snowThe Met Office has issued a “be prepared” warning for more snow across Caerphilly County Borough up until midday Monday.According to its website, rain…
Energlyn train station back on transport agenda
Caerphilly looks set to have a new train station at Energlyn – despite the project being ditched almost a year ago.In March 2011 the Welsh Government, then a coalition between Plaid and…
Two escape by jumping from burning building in Rhymney
Update: Police investigate second arson attack in Rhymney A man and a woman escaped a suspected arson attack by jumping from a window of the burning building.The fire broke out in the…
£1,000 for missing dog thought to have been shot at
A £1,000 reward is being offered for information to find a missing husky dog which may have been shot at.Four-year-old Siberian Husky Koda went missing after being taken for a walk near…
Exhibition to mark 100 years since Pontllanfraith man’s Titanic distress call
The sinking of the Titanic was a disaster that made headlines around the world, but not many people know one of the first people to receive the ship’s SOS call was in…