Across Wales, more than 113,000 emergency food supplies were handed out last year – a 15% increase on the previous 12 months.
Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones’ blog: May 22, 2019
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses regional development funding, TV licenses and cash machines
Counterfeit banknote used in Maesycwmmer takeaway
Gwent Police have launched an appeal after a fake Scottish £50 note was used at a takeaway in Maesycwmmer.
Primary school pupils become ‘mini police officers’
Twenty-two pupils from Year 5 and Year 6 took part in scheme run by Gwent Police.
When police showed up at his house, he turned to his wife and said: “I’ve done something very wrong”
Jerry Grumitt from Blackwood, was jailed for possessing and distributing images of child abuse.
Plans for a second cull at Caerphilly Castle denied following tip-off to rescue group
Members of Caerphilly Bird Rescue and around half a dozen supporters went to Caerphilly Castle on the evening of Monday, May 20, after a tip-off that a second cull was to take place.
South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell’s blog: May 21, 2019
In her latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, South Wales East AM Delyth Jewell discusses the European Elections
Don’t waste council taxpayers’ money fighting legal action against closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, say campaigners
The High Court has blocked the council’s plans to close the centre by June 30, until Mr Williams’ case is heard – which is scheduled for June 19.
Gelligaer woman jailed after smuggling drugs into Cardiff prison
A mum-to-be has been jailed after she was caught on CCTV smuggling drugs into Cardiff Prison.
Thousands descend on Caerphilly for 10k race as course record is broken again
The 10k, now in its seventh year, was won by Matthew Clowes for the second year in a row. Clowes ran the race in 30 minutes and 21 seconds, which is the fastest ever time.