Commonwealth Gold Medalist Robert Weale has welcomed the news that Islwyn Indoor Bowls Club in Pontllanfraith will host the 2012 World Indoor Bowls Championships in April – for the second year running.In…
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Exhibition to mark 100 years since Pontllanfraith man’s Titanic distress call
The sinking of the Titanic was a disaster that made headlines around the world, but not many people know one of the first people to receive the ship’s SOS call was in…
Expansion for Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith as Original Factory Shop to close
Sainsbury’s supermarket in Pontllanfraith is to expand after ending the lease of the Original Factory Shop, situated in the same building.The supermarket chain also wants to build an extension to house a…
Outdoor games facility to be unveiled in Pontllanfraith
A brand new outdoor games facility will be officially unveiled in Pontllanfraith on Friday.The facility, located next to Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, has the aim of boosting participation in outdoor games across Caerphilly…
Clothing collection companies prosecuted by Caerphilly Council
Two clothing collection companies have been prosecuted for unlicensed collections in Caerphilly County Borough.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards department took the two companies, Hand of Help UK Ltd and Alra Clothing…
Appeal over Christmas Eve Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith break-in
Gwent Police and South Wales Police are appealing for information about two supermarket burglaries that occurred on Christmas Eve and are believed to be linked.
New petrol station planned for Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith is to get a new petrol station – the supermarket chain has announced.
Warrant issued for Pontllanfraith man after failure to attend court
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Pontllanfraith man after he failed to show up at a court hearing.John Jones was due to appear before Caerphilly Magistrates on Tuesday…
Pontllanfraith man arrested for suspected breach of ASBO
A Pontllanfraith man has been arrested on suspicion of breaching his Antisocial Behaviour Order.John Jones, 34, of Newport Road, Pontllanfraith, was given a two-year ASBO by Caerphilly Magistrates in September 2010 after…
Crosskeys man jailed for causing death by dangerous driving
A Crosskeys man has been jailed for four years and eight months for causing death by dangerous driving.Cardiff Crown Court was told on Friday how Jamie Gray, 23, of Garden Suburbs, Pontywaun,…