A 21-year-old Blackwood man has been charged with causing unnecessary suffering to an animal and common assault after a horrifying dog beating.The attack on the terrier cross-breed, named Holly, happened on November…
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New role to support antisocial behaviour victims in Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough Council has appointed a Victims’ Champion to help support people affected by antisocial behaviour.Lana Harrison has been appointed to the post, which is hosted by the Safer Caerphilly Community…
40 cars stopped in Blackwood for special police operation
Forty cars were stopped by police in the Blackwood area on Friday as part of an operation to highlight the work of Special Constables.The operation was part of National Specials Weekends which…
10th anniversary New Tredegar gig for Only Men Aloud
Choir Only Men Aloud are returning to their roots for a special concert in New Tredegar on February 28 2010.The choir, which shot to fame after winning BBC1’s Last Choir Standing, will…
Man, 23, arrested after Abertridwr stabbing
A 41-year-old man is in hospital after being stabbed during a row on Saturday morning on the Garth Estate, in Abertridwr.A 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident, which took…
Caerphilly’s Medieval Christmas a hit with traders and public
Traders in Caerphilly have given a thumbs up to the popular Medieval Christmas Fayre and Market staged in the town, Plaid Cymru council leader Lindsay Whittle has revealed.Businesses surveyed said the two…
Bedwas teenager offered law job on work experience
For most people work experience involves lots of photocopying and making endless cups of tea.One Caerphilly teenager though impressed company bosses so much they offered him a job.Former plumber and tiler Gavin…
25 arrested in Caerphilly County Borough crime crackdown
Gwent Police arrested 25 people in Caerphilly County Borough in a two-day operation this week as part of a wider crackdown on crime.The breakdown is as follows: Suspicion of Burglary – 1…
Safety partnership warns of drink-fuelled domestic abuse
The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership is encouraging victims of domestic abuse to seek help.The partnership has warned that the start of the Six Nations rugby championship, coupled with heavy drinking, could…
Have these Caerphilly builders got a Lotto luck?
A group of five Caerphilly builders are trying their luck on the EuroMillions lottery tonight after it was revealed their profession was the luckiest when it comes to playing.Builders are apparently the…