Christmas revellers are being reminded to have a safe night out over the festive period.Police officers and Community Safety Wardens are increasing their patrols will be reminding revellers visiting local pubs and…
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Police appeal for missing Hengoed woman, 29
UPDATE: Police reported on December 19 that Ms Thomas has been found safe and well.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing 29-year-old Hengoed woman.Bernadette Thomas was reported missing to…
UPDATED: Attempted armed robbery at ‘dip’ garage in Trecenydd
A man brandishing a knife threatened staff at the ‘dip’ garage on St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, in an attempted robbery.The robber entered the shop at 12.30am Wednesday morning with the weapon but…
2,200 motorists breathalysed by Gwent Police so far in December
Gwent Police has revealed it has stopped and tested more than 2,200 motorists and made 26 arrests as part of its Christmas drink-drive crackdown.The force said that 2,228 breath tests have been…
Mobile police surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough’s Christmas shoppers
Gwent Police is sending out its mobile stations to give out some crime prevention advice to Christmas shoppersResidents, shoppers, business owners and revellers can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local…
Gwent Police facing Government funding cut of £5.6m next year
Gwent Police could be facing a cut of more than £5.6 million in its Government funding next year.The force next year is due to get £77.6 million in funding from the Home…
Icy conditions cause of several accidents across Caerphilly County Borough
The A472 was closed due to an accident involving five vehicles – including a jackknifed lorry.The road had been blocked between the Brynmynach Avenue junction and the Heol Fawr junction – it…
Gwent Special Constables volunteered over 12,330 hours last year
Gwent Police Special Constables volunteered more than 12,330 hours service last year.Those who individually worked over 300 hours were recognised at an event hosted by Gwent Police Assistant Chief Constable Simon Prince,…
Watchdog to investigate Gwent Police over sex-on-duty officer
Gwent Police is to be investigated by the Independent Police Complaints Commission over the way it handled a complaint that a firearms officer had sex with a married woman while on duty.According…
Speeding New Tredegar drivers caught by police
Drivers speeding through New Tredegar at over 50mph were caught out by police during a recent operation.Following recent reports of motorists ignoring the law by residents, police took to Pleasant View, in…