Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was attacked while he suffered a blackout.The victim was walking along Park Drive, in Bargoed, when he felt dizzy and blacked out. While…
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From teacher to preacher – Bargoed woman gives up life in the classroom for clergy
A teacher from Bargoed has given up given up life in the classroom, switching from teaching to full-time ministry.For the last two years Revd Sue Pratten, has been the assistant curate (NSM)…
HSBC Bargoed branch to close
The HSBC branch in Bargoed is set to close, forcing customers to travel to Blackwood to access vital bank services.Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has raised “serious concern” about the closure and lack…
Bargoed couple still happily married 70 years after wartime wedding
A couple have celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary in Rhymney, having married in Bewdellty Church on August 26 1944.
Bargoed woman vows not to be put off volunteering after Morocco blade attack
A Bargoed woman who was attacked with a blade in Morocco has vowed not to be put off from volunteering overseas.Naomie Greenslade, 22, was returning home from a restaurant during a trip…
Community allotment in Bargoed awarded £5,000 grant from council’s improvement fund
A community-run allotment in Bargoed has been handed almost £5,000 from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Oaklands Hall Allotment Association received the grant from the council’s Community Improvement Fund.The association has used the money…
Bargoed debt centre wins £200,000 lottery grant
A debt centre based in a Bargoed church hall has been given a boost by over £200,000 of lottery funding.
Police appeal after 14-year-old Bargoed boy goes missing
Police are appealing for information to find 14-year-old Curtis Gingell from Bargoed who has been reported as missing.Curtis was last seen at 9pm on July 4 in Oakdale. He also has contacts…
Charity expands debt help in Rhymney Valley
Debt counselling charity Christians Against Poverty (CAP) has partnered with a local church to open an eighth debt centre in Bargoed.It has joined forces with the congregation of St Gwladys Church, in…
Questions raised over Bargoed cinema deal
A planned new cinema for Caerphilly County Borough could end up costing local taxpayers thousands of pounds, a Labour councillor has claimed.In May in this year it was revealed the cost of…