Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their sheds and garages after a spate of 20 break-ins the Penybryn, Gelligaer and Penpedairheol areas in the last two weeks.Kate…
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Bargoed ex-soldier presented with MBE for services to wheelchair rugby
An ex-soldier from Bargoed has received his MBE for services to wheelchair rugby. Phil Davies, 51, collected his honour last week from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace after being given the…
Thieves attempt to steal railway cabling near Bargoed
British Transport Police (BTP) is appealing for information after thieves attempted to steal cabling from railway track near Bargoed.Officers are investigating after the cable was damaged between Pontlottyn and Rhymney on Saturday…
Volunteer police officers start beat in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police has welcomed five new Special Constables into service in Caerphilly County Borough.The volunteer police officers, who have the same powers as full-time police officers, will be working in the Bargoed,…
Poster warns against problem parking in Bargoed
A ten-year-old pupil is helping to tackle problem parking outside her school gates after winning a poster competition.Molly Thomas, of Glyngaer Junior School, scooped first prize in the design competition organised by…
New outdoor games facility unveiled in Bargoed by
A new outdoor games facility has been unveiled in Bargoed to get youngsters active in outdoor sport.The ‘3G’ facility, located next to Heolddu Comprehensive School in Bargoed, was funded by Caerphilly County…
Police appeal after teens attack man, 23, in Bargoed
A gang of five teenagers set upon and attacked a 23-year-old man as he walked along a path.Police are appealing for information about the attack which happened on the path at the…
Community heroes honoured with Civic Awards
Community heroes from across Caerphilly County Borough have been honoured at a special civic awards ceremony.A celebration event was held at the council’s headquarters at Penallta House in Ystrad Mynach on Wednesday…
Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle’s blog: March 23
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news. Lindsay Whittle, Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council. PLAID DELIVERS FOR BARGOED I’m…
Police release CCTV images of men wanted in connection with Bargoed brawl
Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with a brawl outside a Bargoed nightclub.The force has already arrested five men following the incident outside…