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Tag: Fireworks

Fireworks restriction motion to protect animals backed by council committee

Wednesday, February 12, 2020Wednesday, February 12, 2020

The motion, which was put forward by the RSPCA, was presented by Cllr Nigel Dix and backed by the council’s environment and sustainability committee.

Homeless people attacked with fireworks in Caerphilly town centre

Thursday, November 7, 2019Thursday, November 7, 2019

The incident is believed to have taken place near Crescent Road car park on Tuesday, November 5.

Sparkler set off and put through a letter box in Newbridge

Thursday, November 15, 2018

A lit sparkler was pushed through a resident’s letterbox in Newbridge, police have said.

Off with a bang: Fireworks displays around Caerphilly borough this weekend

Thursday, November 2, 2017Friday, November 3, 2017

Firework season is upon us once again, and residents can choose from several displays across the Bonfire Night weekend.

Caerphilly castle’s firework display raises £7,000

Thursday, January 5, 2017Wednesday, January 4, 2017

Almost £7,000 was raised for charity through public collections at last year’s Caerphilly town fireworks display, held in the grounds of the castle.

Youths who attacked fire crews in New Tredegar with stones labelled “mindless cowards”

Monday, November 7, 2016Monday, November 7, 2016

Bonfire night attacks on firefighters in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, have been condemned by Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney AM Dawn Bowden and Gwent PCC Jeff Cuthbert.

Police to impose 7 hour dispersal order in Caerphilly this Saturday

Friday, November 4, 2016

Gwent Police has imposed a seven-hour dispersal order in the Castle Maen and Castle View areas of Caerphilly tomorrow in an attempt to tackle anti-social behaviour in the area on Bonfire Night.

Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith joins forces with fire service to offer firework safety tips

Tuesday, October 18, 2016Monday, October 17, 2016

Ahead of fireworks night, a fire crew from Aberbargoed will be visiting Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith offering safety advice.

Fireworks thrown through Hengoed letterbox as emergency chiefs call for vigilance on Bonfire Night

Thursday, November 5, 2015Thursday, November 5, 2015

Lit fireworks were thrown through the letterbox of house in Hengoed, exploding in the early hours of this morning.

Caerphilly Castle fireworks display raises £4,000 for charity

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The annual fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle has this year raised £4,000 for charity.The event, organised by Caerphilly Town Council, saw an estimated 15,000 people descend on the town to watch the…

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