The Tory candidate for Caerphilly in May’s Welsh Assembly elections has announced the dates of two public meetings as he seeks to draw his election battle lines.Owen Meredith will be holding public…
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12,000 motorists breathalysed by Gwent Police during December
Gwent Police stopped and breathalysed more than 12,000 motorists during last month’s Christmas drink-drive campaign.The month-long campaign saw 95 motorists either test positive or refuse to give a sample.Gwent Roads Policing Chief…
Row over garage rent increase in Caerphilly County Borough
The political local rivalry between Labour and Plaid Cymru has been renewed in a war of words about garage rent increases.In one year, Plaid-led Caerphilly County Borough Council has increased rents by…
Online vote for top tourist attractions in Caerphilly County Borough
People are being urged to vote in an online poll to ensure Caerphilly County Borough’s tourist attractions appear in a top 50 Welsh list.Last month The Valleys Heart and Soul campaign teamed…
Prestigious award for Caerphilly Council’s plastic recycling efforts
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded a prestigious national award for its plastics recycling.Recoup (RECycling Of Used Plastics Limited) recently undertook a survey into how councils across the UK are recycling…
Police cleared in Caerphilly drugs raid death
A police watchdog has ruled that Gwent Police officers “acted properly” after a man died during a drugs raid in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly.On September 21 last year, four officers raided the home…
Police appeal for missing Abercarn woman, 53
UPDATE: Police reported Ms Beachcroft has been located safe and well on Friday January 21.Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 53-year-old Linda Beachcroft, who has been missing from her…
Mountain bike dirt jump plans for Coed Parc y Van given go-ahead
Plans for a woodland mountain bike jumpspot offering an adrenaline rush for beginners and experts have been approved.The Van Road Trails Group, made up of local biking enthusiasts, applied to build the…
New state-of-the-art library for Abercarn ready within a year
The construction of a new state-of-the-art library for Abercarn will begin shortly after the demolition of the old library building.Caerphilly County Borough Council is working with building contractors Carn Limited and Seren…
No campaign for more Welsh Assembly powers launched in Newbridge
The campaign against giving the Welsh Assembly more law-making powers was officially launched last night at Newbridge Rugby Club.The group, called True Wales, explained why it thought giving Wales more power was…