UPDATE: Line re-opened at 2pm on FridayTrain services between Bargoed and Rhymney have been halted because of a landslide. Services will not re-start until Monday.Last night heavy rainwater overwhelmed a culvert and…
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Police appeal for missing Blackwood woman, 28
Police are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 28-year-old Jodie Ann Jones, who has been missing from the Blackwood area since Monday November 15.Jodie is described as 5ft 6in tall with…
Operation Santa appeal 2010 launched
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched its annual Operation Santa appeal to help more than 650 local children.The children are not helped by any other appeal and have been nominated by social…
Security warning to residents after garage burglary in Tir y Berth
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their sheds and garages following a recent burglary in Pwll y Allt, Tir y Berth, where a garage lock was drilled…
Community projects given almost £130,000 by Caerphilly Council
Six community schemes have been given the green light after Caerphilly County Borough Council agreed to fund them through the Community Regeneration Fund.Organisations from the voluntary sector and community groups from Caerphilly…
Closure of the A469 Angel Way, Bargoed
The A469 Angel Way’will be closed to traffic for three days next week to allow essential repair works to the road bridge.The closure will be in place from the junction with Gwerthonor…
Police collecting card scheme launched in Bargoed
Police in Bargoed have launched a new set of collectors’ cards to help local children get to know their local bobby.Each member of the Bargoed Neighbourhood Policing Team and the local Caerphilly…
Principality announces new branches in Bargoed and Treharris
The Principality Building Society has announced plans to open in Bargoed and Treharris.The new branches are part of an expansion which will see it open in Newcastle Emlyn, Abertillery, Ystradgynlais, Ross-on-Wye, Talbot…
Help for retail businesses in Caerphilly County Borough
Independent retail businesses located in the Heads of the Valleys area of Caerphilly County Borough can benefit from financial support to set-up or expand.The grant supports capital investment by new and existing…
Work begins on new Bargoed town centre
The latest phase in the regeneration of Bargoed town centre has begun.Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, has welcomed the beginning of work on the £8.3m town centre improvement…