An early morning fire at the Top Ten Bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach was deliberate, say Gwent Police.Two fire crews, from Caerphilly and Cefn Fforest, were called to the building in Bedwlwyn…
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Police appeal after theft from Caerphilly building site
Thieves have stolen wall insulation from a building site in Caerphilly over the weekend.Sometime between March 31 and April 2, approximately 60 packs of Cellotux cavity wall insulation were stolen from the…
RSPCA appeal after horse shot dead in Markham
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a horse was found dead with a gunshot to the headThe animal’s body was found by its owner in a field in Markham near Blackwood…
Caerphilly on alert for credit scam
Police are advising people in the Caerphilly area to be vigilant after reports of a suspected credit scam.A spokesman for the Gwent force said a number of people had received unexpected parcels…
Operation to cut Bargoed grass fires returns
A project which previously reduced the number of deliberate grass fires in the Bargoed area has returned for a second year.Project Bernie, which saw a 22% drop in the number of intentional…
Bargoed YMCA awarded more than £2,000
Bargoed YMCA has been awarded more than £2,000 claimed back from criminals.The organisation was one of 20 that received funding from The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund and Gwent Police Property Fund…
Police appeal after Blackwood burglary
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary in Blackwood.The incident at a flat in Sycamore Court, took place between 11.30am and 1pm on Monday March 26.Items, including a black HP…
Owners of Blackwood pub handed fine after police and trading standards operation
The owners of a Blackwood pub have been fined £1,000 after selling alcohol to under 18s during a multi-agency test purchase operation.Penllwyn Manor Limited, the owners of the Penllwyn Manor in Pontllanfraith,…
Crime prevention charity Bobby Van to close due to police cuts
A crime prevention charity which visits elderly and vulnerable people to help make their homes safer is to close due to a lack of funding.South Wales Bobby Van – which began life…
Community groups can bid for a share of £30,000
Community Groups from across Gwent will be bidding for a share of £30,000 this Saturday (March 24) at a ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ Communities Fund Event.The Gwent High Sheriff’s Community Fund and…