First Welsh tax for almost 800 years would be payable on purchase or lease of building or land over a certain price from April 2018
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Blackwood released without charge
A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder has been released without charge.Gwent Police arrested a 30-year-old man from the Blackwood area on Friday, September 9, following an attack on a woman…
Police appeal after £180 is stolen from Barclays cashpoint in Nelson
Police are appealing for information after £180 was stolen from a cashpoint in Nelson.
St Martin’s School begins investigation amid death threat bullying claims
A secondary school in Caerphilly has begun investigating claims of bullying after one pupil received a death threat.
Son admits murdering his mother in Ystrad Mynach
A man has admitted murdering his 75-year-old mother at her home in Ystrad Mynach.At a hearing at Cardiff Crown Court today, September 9, Robert Owens, 47, pleaded guilty to killing Iris Owens…
Elvis tribute act hoping it won’t be a ‘Blue Christmas’ for Oakdale
A charity Elvis tribute night is being held at Oakdale Rugby Club to raise money to pay for the village’s Christmas lights.Due to cutbacks from Caerphilly County Borough Council last year, funding…
Residents warned about latest phone scam by Caerphilly Trading Standards
Caerphilly Trading Standards are warning residents to be suspicious of unexpected phone calls asking for immediate payment for local council services such as Lifeline.Trading Standards officers have received a complaint where a…
Caerphilly Male Voice Choir to celebrate 110th anniversary with church concert
One of South Wales’ oldest male voice choirs is celebrating its 110th anniversary with a special concert.
Oakdale confectioner Bon Bon Buddies partners with iconic brand Chewits
Oakdale-based Bon Bon Buddies, Europe’s leading manufacturer of licenced and character branded confectionery, has been selected by one of the UK’s most iconic sweet brands, Chewits, to produce its first ever seasonal product for Easter.
Police appeal after Blackwood woman is left with serious injuries
Police are appealing for information after a Blackwood woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.