More than 200 cannabis plants were seized by police during a series of drug raids in Caerphilly town, Senghenydd and Trethomas.Acting on several public tip-offs, officers from Gwent Police carried out the…
Tributes paid after Caerphilly Council leader Keith Reynolds dies
Tributes have been paid to Caerphilly County Borough Council leader Keith Reynolds, who has died.
Trethomas car dealer fined £12,000 for selling unsafe Renault Clio
A Trethomas car firm has been fined £12,000 by magistrates after it was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards.Officials visited Evolution Cars Ltd, at Newport Road, Trethomas, in September last…
Risca man ordered to pay £1,480 after admitting fly-tipping charges
A fly-tipper has been ordered to pay £1,480 by magistrates after he admitted dumping waste on Mynydd Machen.Scott Morris, of Holly Road, Risca, was spotted by a mountain biker dumping waste from…
Fundraiser to take on Great Wall of China for charity
A keen fundraiser is set to put on his walking boots to combine his two passions – charity and travel.
Man, 44, suffers facial injuries after attack in Risca
A 44-year-old man suffered facial injuries after he was attacked on Holly Road in Risca.
Arriva Trains Wales seeks volunteers to “adopt” Newbridge Railway Station
Railway passengers in Newbridge are being urged to “adopt” the town’s station.
Former South Wales Scorpions winger handed seven-year ban for second anti-doping offence
A former rugby league player from Nelson has been banned for seven years and three months by regulatory body UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) for a second violation.
South Wales East UKIP AM Mark Reckless defects to the Conservatives
South Wales East AM Mark Reckless has defected from UKIP to the Conservatives, it has been confirmed.
Animal cruelty figures hit thee-year high as complaints in Caerphilly County Borough also rise
Prosecutions in animal cruelty cases rose in Wales last year, according to the RSPCA’s latest figures.