A missing Abertridwr man who police were concerned about has been found safe and well.Mark Alex Bradfield, 40, was reported missing on Monday November 2.He was last seen on Monday morning driving…
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X-Factor Lloyd Daniels survives public vote again
Treharris’s Lloyd Daniels has bounced back on this week’s X-Factor after being slated by the TV talent show judges.
On Sunday night’s programme he was voted through to next week’s show by the public after being in the bottom two last week.
On Saturday night’s show the teenager, who had suffered from a sore throat last week, was heavily criticised by the show’s judges.
Pontllanfraith pupils hold Remembrance assembly
Members of the Royal British Legion, Islwyn Mp Don Touhig and Islwyn AM Irene James visited Pontllanfraith Primary School for a special Remembrance service assembly.
During the service poppy wreaths were laid on a school memorial. After the Last Post was played, the Royal British Legion Standard was dipped and the whole school observed a minute silence.
After the service the pupils were given the opportunity to talk to members of the Royal British Legion about their work.
Remembrance Day services in Caerphilly County Borough
People across the county borough are getting ready to pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.
Councillor John Evans, Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough, his deputy and other senior members from the council will be representing the council at a number of parades and services.
Details of some of the events taking place this weekend and Armistice Day on November 11 can be found in this article.
Refurbishment at New Tredegar Leisure Centre
New Tredegar Leisure Centre has closed for six months while it is refurbished to bring it up to scratch.Funding for the £350,000 project has been found through the Welsh Assembly Government’s Fit…
Charity shop chic for Caerphilly Business Forum
A fashion show will be bringing an audience the best of charity shop chic.Caerphilly Business Forum’s All About Eve fashion and beauty event, being held on Sunday, November 15, will raise money…
Time running out for Operation Santa appeal
People only have until November 6 to help out some of the poorest children in Caerphilly County Borough through the council’s Operation Santa Appeal.Each year the authority sets out to help children…
Bargoed Park and Ride opens
A new park and ride has been opened in Bargoed after funding from the European Union.The Deputy First Minister and Minister for Economy and Transport, Ieuan Wyn Jones, officially opened the Bargoed…
Concern for missing Abertridwr man
A police appeal has gone out for information to find a missing man from the Caerphilly area.
Mark Alex Bradfield, 40, was reported missing on Monday November 2.
He was last seen on Monday morning at his home in Abertridwr.
Mr Bradfield is described as white and of large build. He is clean shaven and was last known to be wearing a light coloured t-shirt.
Caerphilly politicians oppose police station closure plans
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has written to the Chief Constable of Gwent Police in opposition to plans to close some police stations and replace them with mobile units.
Councillor Lindsay Whittle has said he is concerned at plans to close a number of small stations and replace them with mobile stations.
Plaid Cymru claims it has seen an online list in police authority papers of stations in the area which could close.