A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…
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Pontllanfraith Girl Guide leader returns from trip of a lifetime
A Girlguide leader has spoken of her once-in-a-lifetime trip to Malawi, where she joined a team of young women taking part in community development work.Rebecca White, 21, of Pontllanfraith, (above) joined five…
Pontllanfraith woman tells of horror during Kenya terror attack
A Pontllanfraith woman has spoken of the terror she faced in the Kenyan shopping centre attack.On Saturday, Al-Shabab militants stormed the shopping in the country’s capital Nairobi. Lynsey Khatau, 23, who splits…
Illegal Pontllanfraith tattooist prosecuted by council
A Pontllanfraith man has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council after it was revealed he was illegally tattooing at his home address.Craig Crook, 34, of Broadmead, Pontllanfraith, was taken to court…
Police appeal after man exposes himself in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing after a man indecently exposed himself on a riverbank in Pontllanfraith.Police are appealing for information after the man exposed himself on the riverbank pathway which runs behind Islwyn Park,…
Woman punched in face during Pontllanfraith attack
Gwent Police is appealing for information to an assault that took place between 11pm and 11.30pm on Saturday May 11 in Pontllanfraith.A woman was walking along the lane between Gelli Groes and…
Pontllanfraith school lead thief on the run after breaching licence conditions
A man from Pontllanfraith is wanted by police after he breached his licence conditions.Shaun Davies, 24, of Newbridge Road, Pontllanfraith, was sentenced to 14 months at Newport Crown Court in June last…
Volunteers needed for Pontllanfraith food bank
A food bank which supports families and individuals in need of emergency food packages is appealing for volunteers to work at its base at the Tab Life Centre in Pontllanfraith.With support from…
Pontllanfraith residents spring into action for community clean-up
Residents have joined forces over the past week to help clean-up an area of green space in Penllwyn, Pontllanfraith.The clean-up of Highmead greenspace was carried out by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Countryside…
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…