The number of people claiming jobseekers allowance in Caerphilly County Borough has risen by 4.6% in a month, according to the latest Government figures.As of July 2011, there are 5,553 claiments compared…
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Operation to target diesel theft in Rhymney a success say police
Police officers recovered a 25 litre drum of diesel during an operation to catch fuel thieves.Gwent Police organised the second operation in as many months after a spate of fuel thefts in…
Welsh Water to carry out work to stop floods in Blackwood
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water is spending £350,000 on a scheme to stop flooding in Grove Park area of Blackwood.The not-for-profit utility company will begin work on Monday August 22 to increase capacity…
98% A-level pass rate in Caerphilly County Borough for 2011
The overall pass rate for A-level students in Caerphilly County Borough has gone up.The pass rate of students getting grades A* to E for 2011 was 98.0% across all examination boards –…
20-year-old Markham woman given ASBO
A 20-year-old woman from Markham has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) by magistrates.Penny Harris, who currently lives at Pen Y Wer Lod, Markham, but previously lived in Phillipstown, was given…
New insolvency manager for McAlister & Co’s Ystrad Mynach office
Insolvency practitioners McAlister & Co has appointed a key manager to work out of its Ystrad Mynach office.Simon Barriball has joined the growing firm as an insolvency manager. His specialisms include helping…
Cancer Research Wales tops charity shop awards
The manager of the Cancer Research Wales charity shop in Caerphilly town has accepted an national award on behalf of the charity.Cancer Research Wales topped the category of Most Profitable Shops (1-5…
Police seek witnesses after stolen car hits lamppost in Bargoed
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses after a stolen car hit a lamppost in Bargoed.The accident happened at 12.30am on Thursday August 4.The car was a silver Ford Fiesta which collided with…
Four in court charged with sexual assault on man, 24, in Croespenmaen
An AWOL soldier has appeared in court charged with the sexual assault of a 24-year-old man.Thomas Mark Davies, 22, originally from Trinant, appeared before Caerphilly Magistrates on Wednesday to face a charge…
Winding House Museum appeals for help on Miners’ Strike project
The Winding House in New Tredegar is calling on local people with objects, photographs and memories of the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike to get in touch.The museum is currently developing a new learning…