The new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council has officially launched her charity appeal for the year. Cllr Vera Jenkins announced that Llamau will benefit from fundraising activities during her year in office….
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Thieves steal headstone from Bedwas Cemetery
Thieves have stolen a headstone from a grave at Bedwas Cemetery.Gwent Police is investigating and has appealed for information after receiving a report on Thursday June 16 that items had been stolen…
Caerphilly man breaks World Record in marathon darts match
A Caerphilly man has become a World Record breaker after taking part in a marathon darts match.Steve Davies, 40, and colleague Richie Williams, from Barry, played for 36 hours straight.The duo, who…
End-of-year art and design show at Coleg Gwent
Future fashionistas, promising photographers and aspiring artists are among those preparing for their end of year Art and Design show at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus this month.The students will showcase their talents…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: June 20
The Caerphilly constituency has more Southern Cross Residential Homes than just about any other part of Wales. In the Caerphilly constituency, there are no fewer than six care homes with several hundred…
Police appeal after burglary near Caerphilly train station
British Transport Police is appealing for help in tracing a driver who may be able to help with a burglary investigation.After looking at CCTV footage, officers would like to speak to the…
Sister of missing Manic Street Preacher appears before Parliamentary inquiry into missing people
The sister of missing Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards has spoken at the UK’s first Parliamentary inquiry into missing people.Rachel Elias, the sister of missing Manic Street Preacher Richey Edwards, spoke at…
Planning application to demolish Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital submitted
A planning application to demolish Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital and build homes on the land has been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.The Aneurin Bevan Health Board wants to demolish the hospital…
Bargoed man jailed for shaking baby son to death
A Bargoed man has been jailed for six-and-a-half years for shaking his baby son to death.Cardiff Crown Court was told how David Morris, 28, caused his five-month-old son Jay to have brain…
A472 roadworks to begin in Ystrad Mynach on Monday
BT and Welsh Water are to carry out essential works in Ystrad Mynach.As a result, the following temporary traffic management measures on the A472 Nelson Road and Caerphilly Road will begin from…