MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Blackwood fundraiser that he decided…
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£5,500 worth of mobile phones stolen from Blackwood shop
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary where £5,500 worth of mobile phones were stolen from a shop in Blackwood.The break-in happened at ‘Get Connected’ on Blackwood High Street at…
Caerphilly Council warns of £75 fines for dropping gum
Residents have been warned by Caerphilly County Borough Council they face a £75 fine for dropping chewing gum.The council’s “War on Gum” is part of a national crackdown by the Chewing Gum…
Rhymney PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Rhymney area have been announced.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers…
Free day of Bank Holiday fun at the Winding House
Visit the Winding House in New Tredegar this August Bank Holiday for a free day of traditional family fun.Relive holidays from the past with some old-fashioned entertainment.With traditional games, seaside crafts and…
1.2km of copper electrical cable stolen in Risca
Gwent Police is appealing for information after 1.2km of copper cable was stolen in the Risca area.The cable was taken from an electrical post with the theft reported to police on the…
Tredomen firm expands into the Midlands
Building services company SCS Group is expanding with a new Birmingham office.The Tredomen-based firm, one of the UK’s leading providers of building management, ventilation and smoke control, will operate from a new…
Megaday 2010 this Bank Holiday weekend
Caerphilly is once again gearing up for the annual charity music festival Megaday, being held this Bank Holiday weekend at Virginia Park, Caerphilly town.Now in its 16th year, organisers are hoping again…
Green Caerphilly firms urged to enter business awards
Environmentally-friendly companies based in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to put themselves forward for a new category at this year’s Caerphilly Business Forum Awards.Businesses that promote and run their own recycling…
Lindsay Whittle seeks Plaid selection for Assembly election
Lindsay Whittle, the Plaid Cymru leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed he is seeking to stand in next year’s Welsh Assembly elections.It was believed that Cllr Whittle would not be…