Gwent Police are using today’s unique date – 09/09/09 – to remind people there are two ways of contacting the police. In an emergency it is still best to dial 999 while…
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Caerphilly fast food boss fined over poor hygiene
The owner of a former fast food takeaway in Caerphilly town centre has been prosecuted for breaking several food hygiene laws. Mr M. Elsaouaf, the owner of the former Chico’s Chicken takeaway,…
New Tredegar man denies murder after Facebook row
A New Tredegar man accused of murdering his partner after she changed her Facebook status from married to single has told a court he had not planned to stab her. Brian Lewis,…
Caerphilly welcomes Croatian officials on fact finding tour
Government officials from Croatia are visiting Caerphilly County Borough today to learn about the area’s successful regeneration schemes. The group of 20 officials will visit projects at Tredomen Business Park near Ystrad…
Caerphilly traffic warden admits £7,336 benefit fraud
A Caerphilly traffic warden has been ordered to pay back £7,336 of disability benefit he claimed despite walking miles each day during his work.Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court was told yesterday that 57-year-old traffic…
Calzaghe family to open bridge named in their honour
A footbridge named in honour of the Calzaghe family will be officially opened on Wednesday.The striking £3.2 million bridge is in Newbridge town centre where the legendary boxing family are from.It is…
Chance to find out more about the new Caerphilly Hospital
Residents are being invited to find out more about the new hospital being built in Caerphilly County Borough.Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, which will replace the historic Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital, is due to open…
Free car parking boost for Bargoed
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to extend free car parking in Bargoed until after Christmas.The council introduced two-hour free parking at the Emporium and St Gwladys Road pay and display car parks…
Caerphilly young offenders work on Gelligaer community garden
Young offenders put something back into their community when they helped to create a new a community garden at the Neuadd St Cattwg Community Hall in Gelligaer.The youngsters, from the local Intensive…
Residents say no to new flats in Llanbradach
A Llanbradach councillor has written to the Archbishop of Wales to ask him to stop flats being built on the site of a former church.Councillor Colin Mann, who is also deputy leader…