Young offenders are to be taught the impact violent crime has on victims this week. Offenders from across Caerphilly county borough will be taking part in the Aggrav8 programme, an initiative targeted…
Biker with suspected gun wanted by police
Police are hunting a suspected gunman after he was spotted riding on a motorbike by a fellow motorist. Between 5.50pm and 6pm on Sunday August 9 on the A472 Hafodyrynys Road, Crumlin,…
Three cars torched in Bargoed arson attack
Three cars were torched in an arson attack during the early hours of Saturday August 8 in Bargoed. Police and fire crews were called out at 2.55am after reports there were cars…
Thieves steal 1,500 litres of diesel from garage
Police are appealing for information after 1,500 litres of diesel was stolen from an Esso in Hafodyrynys Road, Hafodyrynys. A small lorry and a saloon car were seen in the area at…
Owen ready for rugby return
Michael Owen is ready to come back from eight months of injury to try and force his way back into the Wales team. Former Dragons skipper Owen has not played for Guinness…
Scheme helps reel in antisocial behaviour
Youngsters have become hooked on fishing as part of a scheme to keep them out of trouble. Youth workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council have been working with ten teenagers on the…
Council leader calls for better Assembly relationship
Council leader Lindsay Whittle has called for a better relationship with Welsh Assembly ministers.The Plaid Cymru councillor wants the Assembly to hold a joint cabinet meeting with council leaders in Caerphilly.Cllr Whittle…
Antisocial behaviour crackdown a success
Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council have declared a recent crackdown on antisocial behaviour a success. During an eight week period from June 1, officers from Gwent Police moved on 40 people…
Cash boost for Risca heritage museum
An industrial heritage museum has received a £2,500 lottery cash boost.The Risca Heritage Museum, which is run by the Oxford House Industrial History Society, was given the money by the lottery-funded Awards…
Domestic abuse explored in play
School pupils have been learning about domestic abuse through a play co-written by Manic Street Preacher and Blackwood son James Dean Bradfield.The play, called A Lament for Moths, was shown to hundreds…