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Save Caerphilly police station petition growing
Almost 450 people have signed an online petition to save Caerphilly town police station from closure and Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, is urging more people to sign up.
Councillor Whittle, who is also Plaid’s Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for Caerphilly, said: “I’m pleased at the response of the public to the online petition and I would urge as many people as possible to sign up and send a message out that Caerphilly station must not be shut.
“The more support we can gather the greater the possibility of saving Caerphilly Police Station.”
Former Nelson councillor made MBE
Ex-councillor Leonard Lewis, from Nelson, is to be made an MBE in the New Year Honours List.Mr Lewis, 83, will be given the honour for more than 30 years service through Caerphilly…
Caerphilly Council to switch off street lights to save cash
Street lights are to be switched off by Caerphilly County Borough Council in a bid to save money.The council, which is led by Plaid Cymru, has said the plan will also cut…
Blackwood paedophile dies of cancer behind bars
A convicted child rapist has died behind bars from cancer, according to a prison service spokesperson.Roger Gardener, 66, formerly of High Street, Fleur-de-Lys, was jailed for 12 years in February 2008 after…
Cefn Fforest’s Dream Alliance wins Welsh Grand National
A horse born on a disused allotment next to Blackwood rugby club and owned by a group of 23 friends from Cefn Fforest has romped home to win the 60th Welsh Grand…
Heavy snow expected across Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough is bracing itself for heavy snow on Tuesday and Wednesday.The Met Office has issued an early warning for heavy snow across much of south and mid Wales.It has warned…
Caerphilly finance firm named best in UK
Caerphilly-based Thomas, Carroll Independent Financial Advisers, has been named best chartered financial planning company in the country.The company won the award at the Personal Finance Society’s Chartered Awards 2009.Mark Eedy, managing director…
Girl, 16, assaulted in Maesycymmer alleyway
Gwent Police are investigating after a 16-year-old girl was assaulted in an alleyway.The attack took place between midnight and 3am on Sunday in Maesycymmer between Tabor Road and Main Road.Police have said…
Caerphilly youngsters visit European Union
A group of young people from Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum and The Hub projects had the chance to grill a European Parliamentary official during a recent visit to Brussels.
The thirteen young people were invited to visit the European Parliamentary building in Brussels by Member of European Parliament Jill Evans.
The youngsters quizzed her on a series of issues that were raised at the recent Youth Forum Conference in Caerphilly County Borough.