Gwent Police has been given around three quarters of a million pounds from the Home Office – with a portion of that set to be spent tackling antisocial behaviour in Blackwood.
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Aaron Ramsey completes surprise move to French side OGC Nice
Caerphilly-born Wales star Aaron Ramsey has found a new club following his release from Juventus.
Officers meet child they helped deliver at police station nine years ago
Nine years ago, Sara Jones gave birth to baby Imogen at Blackwood Police Station with help from two police officers.
Investigation into bluebell field destruction underway
Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed officers are investigating the destruction caused to a bluebell field near Llanbradach.
Climate change garden unveiled thanks to volunteer efforts
The new climate change garden at Caerphilly Miners’ Centre has been awarded Green Flag status by Keep Wales Tidy.
Car parking charges in town centres could be brought back
Since June 2020, parking in council-owned car parks has been free, with the aim of boosting town centre trade following lockdown restrictions.
Post Office closure likely to be permanent, postmaster says
This week, it was announced that the Post Office at the Premier store on Exchange Road will close “temporarily” from October. However, its postmaster has said the closure will likely be permanent.
Vascular services across south east Wales centralised to Cardiff
According to the Welsh Government, around 1,250 patients from across south east Wales need vascular surgery every year.
Charity-run bus service to Grange Hospital ends due to low take-up
The bus service to the Grange Hospital in Cwmbran, which was run by The Parish Trust in Trethomas, has ended.
Home could be turned into temporary accommodation
A house in Cwmfelinfach could be turned into temporary accommodation – if planning permission is granted.