A 27-year-old Hengoed man has been killed after the van he was driving was in a crash with an articulated car transporter lorry. The man, who has not been named, was driving…
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Caerphilly motorist spared jail after family’s compassion plea
A motorist who knocked down and killed a cyclist on Caerphilly Mountain has been spared jail after the victim’s family asked the judge to show compassion. Kate Auchterlonie, 28, from Penlan, Cardiff,…
Senghenydd boys triumph in football competition
Youngsters have been battling for glory on the pitch at a recent football tournament.Teams from Caerphilly and Rhondda Cynon Taff took part in the Kickjam 2009 five-a-side competition at Ystrad Mynach.The event…
Caerphilly woman fined £420 for dog mess
A woman has been handed a record fine of £420 for letting her dog mess on the pavement and then failing to pick it up. Leslie Giles, of Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly, was…
Llanbradach grandmother scoops £118,000 on lottery
A great grandmother got more than her usual cut and blow-dry from the hairdressers when she found out she had won a hair-raising £118,406 on the lottery.Hilary Carter, 65, from Llanbradach, was…
Caerphilly photographer creates ‘light graffiti’
[/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
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
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
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
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…