Caerphilly’s Tory General Election candidate has been dismissed by political rivals – because she comes from Brighton.Last month the local Conservative Association selected Brighton and Hove City Councillor Maria Caulfield to stand…
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Man in court charged with raping Llanbradach girl, 11
A 19-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the rape of an 11-year girl in Llanbradach Park.Joseph Rees, 19, of Llantwit Fardre, Pontypridd, spoke only to confirm his name at Newport…
Police seize off-road bikes in Gelligaer, Brithdir and Rhymney
Police in Bargoed and Rhymney seized five off-road bikes during a recent one-day operation.Officers teamed up with rangers from Caerphilly County Borough Council to target Gelligaer, Brithdir and Rhymney commons.They seized three…
Caerphilly Council’s grit stockpile now ‘critical’
There is only 200 tonnes of grit salt left in Caerphilly County Borough – a level which the council describes as “critical”.The news will mean further chaos and disruption on valley roads…
Probation for man who lured Caerphilly girl, 12, through Bebo
A Scottish teenager who tried to lure a 12-year-old Caerphilly girl into bed after meeting her on internet site Bebo has been given probation.Paul Davies, 19, from Bellshill in Lanarkshire, tricked the…
First year success for Ystrad Mynach business
A motorbike enthusiast who started his own business at the height of the recession is reaping the rewards thanks to a university-based business support initiative.Jason Jenkins, from Ystrad Mynach, started ProMotos Ltd…
Caerphilly Council admit dwindling grit supplies
There is only enough grit and salt for the next two to three days, the chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough has admitted.
The cold weather, which has brought Caerphilly County Borough to a virtual standstill, has had a devastating effect on the amount of grit the council has for the roads.
Like many other local authorities across the country, CCBC is facing dwindling stockpiles and it is also having problems ordering more because of the high demand.
Police question man, 19, over Llanbradach sex attack on girl,11
Detectives were last night continuing to question a 19-year-old man from Pontypridd arrested in connection with a serious sexual assault on an 11-year-old Llanbradach girl.The assault happened in Llanbradach Park, near the…
Stay at home say Gwent Police
Gwent Police are advising motorists to stay at home and and avoid travel unless absolutely necessary.
A spokesman for the force said that while main roads are passable with care, many roads are becoming more dangerous with further snowfall and they are expected to become icy later on.
Arrest after Llanbradach girl, 11, sexually assaulted in park
An 11-year-old girl has been sexually assaulted in Llanbradach Park.Police said the attack, which is described as serious, happened near the village library on Monday at noon and are appealing for people…