A prisoner who went on the run after absconding from a South Gloucestershire Open prison has been arrested by Gwent Police.Stephen Rees, aged 31, and Liam Ahearne, aged 24, absconded from HMP…
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New CCTV cameras installed in Blackwood, Bargoed, Newbridge and Abertridwr
Sixteen new CCTV cameras have been installed in Blackwood town centre by Caerphilly County Borough Council.The cameras have replaced old ones originally installed in 2001. This has recently been followed by the…
Escaped prisoners may have links with Blackwood, Markham and Bargoed areas
Avon and Somerset Police are appealing for information to trace two men who have absconded from a South Gloucestershire Open prison.
Police appeal after attempted robbery in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery at Best One convenience store on West Street, Bargoed yesterday (Monday February 11).The attempted robbery took place at about 4.30pm when two men…
Real Crisp firm fined £8,000 after Bargoed man loses thumb at Crumlin factory
Real Crisp maker Sirhowy Valley Foods has been fined £8,000 after an employee lost his thumb in an unguarded machine at its factory in Crumlin.
Rhymney line cleared after derailment near Bargoed
Network Rail has completed work to clear the Rhymney line near Bargoed after a train was derailed Wednesday morning.
Train derails near Bargoed after hitting landslip caused by flooding and snow thaw
A train carrying eight passengers and two staff was derailed between Brithdir and Bargoed because of a landslip due to flooding and thawing snow.
Christmas shoppers flocked to Caerphilly County Borough town centres, figures reveal
The number of shoppers heading into town centres across the county borough increased in the week leading up to the big day, according to figures from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Caerphilly Council said…
Caerphilly AM to host benefit change events
Caerphilly Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has organised a series of meetings for residents affected by changes to their benefits.Under the welfare reforms, coming into effect from April, many people will have help…
Appeal for information on burglaries in Nelson and Bargoed
Gwent Police is appealing for information following two burglaries which happened on Friday January 4.