An art deco style house known as ‘Shangri La’ has been sold at auction for £200,000.The retro house on Bryn Road, in Pontllanfraith, has been snapped up by couple Dayne and Julie…
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WWI local memorial books return to Blackwood Library
Books containing information about those who fell during the First World War have returned to Blackwood Library.The three books were created by the Blackwood District Heritage Association and dedicate a page to…
Pontllanfraith charity helps 800 disabled people affected by welfare reform
A charity’s welfare advice service has helped more than 800 people claim more than £1 million in benefits.
Penllwyn Primary School pupils’ posters urge speeding drivers to slow down
Pupils from Penllwyn Primary School, near Pontllanfraith, were awarded certificates by Cllr David Carter, Mayor of Caerphilly for their efforts in creating artwork to slow drivers down.
Blackwood residents told to be vigilant after series of thefts
Blackwood residents have been warned to be extra vigilant after a series of thefts in the area.
Boiler and quad bike stolen in garage break-in in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing for information following a garage break-in on Beech Avenue, Pontllanfraith, which happened which sometime between midnight and 6am on January 10.Items stolen included a white KTM 85cc 2013 motorbike,…
Pontllanfraith volunteer receives British Empire Medal for 50 years of service
A Pontllanfraith resident has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her services to St John Ambulance.
Investigation finds shortcomings in how Gwent Police detained man with head injury
The Independent Police Complaints Commission found there were shortcomings in the detention of a man who had suffered a life-changing head injury.The watchdog’s investigation found that police actions to arrest the 31-year-old…
Pontllanfraith resident taken to court for dog fouling offence
A Pontllanfraith woman has been ordered to pay £340 after she failed to pay a dog fouling fine.Louise Dennison of Millbrook Road, Pontllanfraith, was taken to court following the non-payment of a…
Pontllanfraith first aider honoured by Queen for work with St John Ambulance
A Pontllanfraith volunteer has been honoured in The Queen’s birthday honours list for her voluntary service to first aid.