Police in Rhymney have said they are to clamp down on illegal parking over the next few weeks following concerns from local residents.Motorists are parking on double yellow lines along High Street…
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AM praises troops after Caerphilly parade
The Conservative Assembly Member for South East Wales has praised the people of Caerphilly for showing their support to the Royal Welsh Regiment.The Royal Welsh Regiment was honoured on Saturday when it…
Escaped murderer arrested in the Caerphilly area
An escaped murderer who went on the run from HMP Prescoed has been arrested by police.Wyndham Richard Thomas, 33, was convicted for aggravated burglary and murder in 1998 and was serving a…
Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Mornings held across Caerphilly County Borough
Shops, schools and colleges across Caerphilly County Borough will be high on caffeine today as they take part in the Macmillan World’s Biggest Coffee Morning. The annual event helps raise thousands of…
Alun Ffred Jones tells Welsh Assembly of concern over cuts in broadcaster’s grant and urges national government to consult
Two treated for serious burns after house explosion
Two men are in a critical condition at the burns unit at Morriston Hospital in Swansea for treatment after an explosion at a house in Caerphilly town.South Wales Fire and Rescue is…
Groundwork Caerphilly awarded £730,000 lottery money
A Grade II listed building is set to have a new lease of life after a charity was awarded £731,971 by the Big Lottery Fund.Groundwork Caerphilly will take ownership of Ty Mynyddislwyn…
Police hunt escaped murderer with links to Caerphilly
UPDATE: Escaped murderer arrested in the Caerphilly areaA convicted murderer with links to Caerphilly has escaped from HMP Prescoed.Wyndham Richard Thomas, 33, was convicted for aggravated burglary and murder in 1997 and…
Gwent Police chief against elected commissioners
The top police officer in Gwent has voiced his concern about plans to introduce directly-elected police commissioners.Under the plans, mooted by the Westminster Coalition Government, police authorities would be replaced by elected…
Number of pensioners in Caerphilly set to rise by 11%
The number of people turning 65 is set to rise dramatically in the next two years – according to the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP).Caerphilly County Borough will see an 11%…