A Crosskeys man has realised a burning ambition to set up his own business after being made redundant.Gareth Larcombe, a family man living in Pontywaun, used his redundancy money to retrain as…
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Tom Jones has 47-year ban from Fochriw Social Club lifted
Sir Tom Jones has had a 47-year ban from a social club lifted after he was accused of stealing a chicken.In 1963 Tommy Scott, as he was known then, and The Senators…
South Wales Police & Gwent Police merge legal departments
Gwent Police has merged its legal department with neighbouring force South Wales Police to save cash.The new legal unit, which came into force last week, has come under the lead of Gareth…
Cefn Hengoed couple targeted with burglar alarm scam
A Caerphilly County Borough couple who fell victim to a nationwide scam are warning others to be on their guard.Peter and Grace MacDonald, Cefn Hengoed, agreed to the installation of a burglar…
Police community drop-in day, Pengam
Residents of Fairview, Pengam, are invited to attend a community drop-in day on Thursday April 22.People of all ages are welcome to attend the Community House on Clos Ceirw between 10am and…
Family tribute to tragic Blackwood boy, 8
Tributes have been paid to an eight-year-old Blackwood boy after he was killed when the bicycle he was riding collided with a bus.Luke Matthews was riding his bike in Emlyn Terrace, Talywain,…
First nut-free cakes produced at new Oakdale bakery
The first nut-free cakes at a new bakery in Blackwood came off the production line this week.The Just Love Food Cactory, in Oakdale Business Park, started its journey of creating 24,000 birthday…
Police collecting card scheme launched in Blackwood
Police in Blackwood have launched a Top Trumps-style set of cards with officers’ pictures and details on them.The new scheme is aimed at school children in a bid for them to know…
Lindsay Whittle slams Tory-proposed cuts
Lindsay Whittle, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Plaid Cymru’s Elfyn Llwyd have criticised the Conservatives’ proposals for efficiency savings as another sign that the Tories are trying to deceive the…
Diabetes UK Cymru launches CD-Rom guide for schools
Health charity Diabetes UK Cymru is launching a CD-Rom guide for schools explaining diabetes and how schools can help pupils with the condition.Diabetes UK Cymru has created the animated CD-Rom to train…