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Caerphilly photographer creates ‘light graffiti’

Thursday, August 13, 2009Wednesday, August 12, 2009

[/caption]A Caerphilly photographer who specialises in ‘light graffiti’ is the brains behind a new national TV advertising campaign.Some of Britain’s most famous landmarks feature in the work of 39-year-old Michael Bosanko for…

Bedwas summer play scheme success

Wednesday, August 12, 2009Tuesday, August 11, 2009

A summer play scheme for kids in Bedwas has been labelled a success.The summer scheme has attracted high numbers of children from the area as well as Phillipstown, Lansbury Park and Graig…

Young offenders shown impact of violent crime

Wednesday, August 12, 2009Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Young offenders are to be taught the impact violent crime has on victims this week. Offenders from across Caerphilly county borough will be taking part in the Aggrav8 programme, an initiative targeted…

Biker with suspected gun wanted by police

Tuesday, August 11, 2009Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Police are hunting a suspected gunman after he was spotted riding on a motorbike by a fellow motorist. Between 5.50pm and 6pm on Sunday August 9 on the A472 Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin,…

Three cars torched in Bargoed arson attack

Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Three cars were torched in an arson attack during the early hours of Saturday August 8 in Bargoed. Police and fire crews were called out at 2.55am after reports there were cars…

Thieves steal 1,500 litres of diesel from garage

Tuesday, August 11, 2009Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Police are appealing for information after 1,500 litres of diesel was stolen from an Esso in Hafodyrynys Road, Hafodyrynys. A small lorry and a saloon car were seen in the area at…

Scheme helps reel in antisocial behaviour

Monday, August 10, 2009Sunday, August 9, 2009

Youngsters have become hooked on fishing as part of a scheme to keep them out of trouble. Youth workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have been working with ten teenagers on the…

Council leader calls for better Assembly relationship

Friday, August 7, 2009Sunday, August 9, 2009

Council leader Lindsay Whittle has called for a better relationship with Welsh Assembly ministers.The Plaid Cymru councillor wants the Assembly to hold a joint cabinet meeting with council leaders in Caerphilly.Cllr Whittle…

Antisocial behaviour crackdown a success

Friday, August 7, 2009Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council have declared a recent crackdown on antisocial behaviour a success. During an eight week period from June 1, officers from Gwent Police moved on 40 people…

Cash boost for Risca heritage museum

Thursday, August 6, 2009Wednesday, August 5, 2009

An industrial heritage museum has received a £2,500 lottery cash boost.The Risca Heritage Museum, which is run by the Oxford House Industrial History Society, was given the money by the lottery-funded Awards…

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