Police are appealing for information after a man walked into a Co-operative store and stole a microwave. The theft happened at the Co-op store in Mabon Road, Nelson, on Tuesday November 1…
Welsh Government to spend £3.6 billion in university student support
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has stated the Welsh Government will spend £3.6 billion on student support in its current term (financial years 2011/12 until 2016/17). The funding is not new money…
Shaun Edwards signs new WRU deal
Shaun Edwards will be retained as the Wales national squad assistant coach for at least the next four years, the Welsh Rugby Union confirmed on Sunday after concluding negotiations to re-sign its…
Caerphilly town gas roadworks finish ahead of schedule
The road works that have plagued Caerphilly town centre for several weeks have finished two weeks ahead of schedule. Cardiff Road, the main road through Caerphilly town centre, has re-opened to traffic…
School children pay tribute to fallen on Armistice Day
School children from across the Caerphilly town area gathered to pay their respect and mark Armistice Day with a two-minute silence and wreath laying ceremony. A service was held at 11am at…
Caerphilly says goodbye to the Miners’ Hospital
Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital will close its doors for the last time this weekend as staff and patients are transferred to the new hospital.
Bedwas police officer commended after arrest of armed man
A police officer has been praised for his bravery after he successfully tackled and arrested an armed man. PC Stuart Lewis, who is part of the local Neighbourhood Policing Team, responded to…
Caerphilly Council agrees to continue charging for bulky item disposal
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to continue its policy of charging for bulky item disposal. Last year the authority introduced charges for the collection of bulky items such as sofas and…
Badminton: Mid Glamorgan thrash Worcestershire – again
Report by Simon Rowe On Sunday November 6, Mid Glamorgan’s success continued as they took on the might of Worcestershire at St Cenydd Leisure Centre. After the previous week’s hammering, Worcestershire were…
Police appeal after girl, 11, knocked down by car in Wattsville
Gwent Police has appealed for information after an 11-year-old girl was knocked over as she crossed a road. The girl was crossing Islwyn Road in Wattsville at 7.50am on Thursday when she…