Police are warning motorists to remain vigilant after a spate of battery thefts from vehicles.Battery thefts from vehicles and plant machinery have recently taken place in Blackwood, Bedwas, Caerphilly, Bargoed, Risca and…
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Police target parking problems in Ystrad Mynach and Nelson
The Ystrad Mynach policing team issued 48 parking fines in September and ten fines in October.Officers have been targeting problems in the main shopping areas, especially outside banks in Commercial Street in…
Body of missing Blackwood man found in Pontllanfraith
The body of a missing 81-year-old Blackwood man has been found, Gwent Police has said.Derek Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street, Blackwood between 3.30pm and 4pm on November 7 by a…
Body of missing Markham man Mark Skirpan found
Police have confirmed the identity of body found in the Markham pit area is of missing 23-year-old Mark Skirpan.Mr Skirpan was last seen at his home address in Markham on Monday November…
Police appeal over Greggs Bakery and Beano’s cafe break-in
Police are appealing for information after Greggs Bakery and Beano’s Cafe, both situated in Caerphilly town, were broken into.The two break-ins were reported to police in the early hours of today (Tuesday)…
Police warning after spate of garage break-ins in Bedwas
Police have warned residents to ensure their garage security is up to scratch following a spate of overnight break-ins in the Bedwas area.Two garages were recently targeted on Pandy Road as well…
Blackwood man, 82, goes missing
Police are are appealing for information to help find a missing 82-year-old man.Derek Pontin has been missing from his Blackwood home since yesterday (November 7).Mr Pontin was last seen on Bridge Street,…
Gwent Police’s new Chief Constable confirmed
Gwent Police has confirmed its new Chief Constable as Jeff Farrar.Mr Farrar had been in temporary charge of Gwent Police since June this year after former chief constable Carmel Napier was controversially…
Stun gun seized during warrant in Graig-y-Rhacca
Police have seized a stun gun from a property in the Graig-y-Rhacca area during a raid.
Residents warned to be vigilant over rug scam
Police are re-appealing for residents to be vigilant following a number of distraction thefts last week and yesterday (Monday).The incidents involved a man purporting to be a delivery driver. He has attended…