A bin lorry driver who spent 20 years hiding his illiteracy from council bosses has learnt to read and write.Caerphilly County Borough Council worker Thomas Hearne successfully completed a workplace skills scheme…
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Appeal after Llanbradach burglary
Police are investigating a burglary at Glyn Bedw, Llanbradach.It happened sometime between 8.45am and 9.30pm on Monday December 2.A black patent handbag, containing a cash card, a cheque book and a brown…
Llanbradach woman donates hair for cancer wigs
A Llanbradach woman has donated her hair to a charity which makes wigs for cancer patients.Emma-Louise Maher (pictured) had her 14 inch locks cut off for the Little Princess Trust to make…
Llanbradach man sentenced to three years for string of offences
A Llanbradach man with more than 50 convictions to his name is again back behind bars.
Michael Loader, 30, of Dan-y-Darren was jailed for three years at Newport Crown Court.
Llanbradach rallies around dad battling cancer and raises £8,000 in two weeks
Villagers in Llanbradach have shown community spirit is thriving after they rallied around and raised £8,000 for a dad battling an aggressive form of cancer.
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 2013
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers.26 February 9.30am – Bargoed Library – Bargoed…
Llanbradach man prosecuted by Caerphilly Council for fly-tipping
A man from Llanbradach has been ordered to pay £775 costs by magistrates after he admitted a charge of fly-tipping.Darren Gurner, 35, of James Street, Llanbradach was given a 12-month conditional discharge…
Caerphilly man scoops £1.1m on Lotto
A bowls enthusiast from Caerphilly has made his teammates green with envy after banking a staggering £1,135,578 Lotto Jackpot.
Llanbradach nursery’s good report from Estyn
A day nursery in Llanbradach has been praised by school inspectors Estyn.Footsteps Day Nursery, which is based in the village’s old police station, is a registered early years education provider and is…
Witness appeal after A469 accident near Llanbradach
Gwent Police is appealing for witnesses following a hit and run.A 65-year-old motorcyclist from Caerphilly was taken to the Heath Hospital with injuries following the collision on Monday September 17.The accident happened…