Police have charged two Bargoed men after a Newbridge shop was raided at knife point.The robbery happened at approximately 3pm on Wednesday September 1, at Greenfield Stores in Newbridge and robbers made…
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Police arrest three in connection with Newbridge shop knife raid
Police looking for a pair of robbers who held up a shop at knifepoint and made off with cash and cigarettes have arrested three people in connection with the raid.The robbery happened…
Woman shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint in Newbridge
Police are hunting two men who held up and robbed a convenience store at knifepoint.The robbery happened at approximately 3pm yesterday, Wednesday September 1, at Greenfield Stores in Newbridge.Two men, one armed…
Views sought as Newbridge set for £3.8m development
Residents are to be asked for their views on a proposed £3.8 million development of Newbridge.The development will take place over the next four years after funding from the Welsh Assembly and…
Volunteers secure £2.9m funding to restore Newbridge Memo
The historic Newbridge Institute and Memorial Hall has secured £2.9 million funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund for its restoration.The Grade II* listed ‘Newbridge Memo’, as it is affectionately known, won national…
Enzo Calzaghe collects MBE
Newbridge boxing trainer Enzo Calzaghe – father of former world champ Joe – has been presented with his MBE.The Italian national was unable to collect his honour from Buckingham Palace so was…
Lindsay Whittle’s blog: June 9
In his regular blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Council leader Lindsay Whittle gives his take on recent news.Mayoral CarCaerphilly Observer readers may have read widespread media coverage about the cost of ferrying…
Newbridge headteacher honoured at 10 Downing Street
A head teacher has been recognised for her hard work with a reception at 10 Downing Street.Lesley Perry, who is head of Newbridge, was nominated by Islwyn MP, Don Touhig for her…
Defence contract creates 200 jobs in Newbridge
A US defence firm which has a manufacturing base in Newbridge and Oakdale has secured a £4billion contract which will create 200 jobs.General Dynamics has won the Government contract to build 600…
Boy, 15, arrested after Newbridge Londis attack
A 15 year-old Newbridge boy has been arrested in connection with an attack on a 56-year-old man outside a Londis shop.The boy was arrested on Sunday on suspicion of grievous bodily harm…