Gwent Police has said it is no longer investigating an alleged sexual assault which was reported to have happened in Penyrheol. A spokesman for Gwent Police said: “Following further police enquiries, officers…
Police appeal after sex attack on Penyrheol woman, 26
UPDATE: Gwent Police drop investigation into alleged sex attack in Penyrheol Gwent Police has stepped up patrols in the Penyrheol area following a serious sexual assault. The force is appealing for people…
Caerphilly Council to spend £900,000 on road repairs
Roads across Caerphilly County Borough are to be resurfaced after the council agreed to almost £1 million of highway improvements. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet recently agreed to spend £900,000 repairing roads…
Ystrad Mynach company launches innovative product in Tesco
A company based in Ystrad Mynach is set to make waves in the consumer market this summer after launching its innovative product at 40 branches of supermarket giant Tesco. Arella Creations Ltd,…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David critical of elected Police Commissioners plan
Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David has spoken out against government plans to introduce directly elected Police Commissioners labelling the idea “crackpot”. The coalition government has published a consultation paper proposing the creation…
The Welsh-language TV channel picks Ellis Owen as interim chief executive after the sudden departure of Iona Jones
Caerphilly County Borough Council launches new regeneration strategy
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched a new five-year regeneration strategy – a blueprint to guide development in the county borough. The strategy was officially launched at a national town centre regeneration…
Fly-tipping costs Caerphilly taxpayers almost £170,000 to clear up
Illegal fly-tipping cost Caerphilly County Borough Council almost £170,000 to clear up during 2008/09. The council has revealed the cost to the local taxpayer as it appeals to fly-tippers to get rid…
Pengam man and Blackwood woman in final for Welsh Learner of the Year
A former engineer from Pengam and a former IT worker from Blackwood are both in the running for Welsh Learner of the Year at the National Eisteddfod. Pengam-born Dai Williams gave up…
Rhymney trader fined for selling booze to children
A Rhymney trader has been prosecuted for selling alcohol to children. Karen Harris who runs Spike’s Shop in Brynteg Crescent, Rhymney was prosecuted after allowing the sale of a 70cl bottle of…