A community group is helping injured and traumatised children in Caerphilly County Borough – by knitting.Over the last few months, the members of Pengam Library’s Knit n Natter group have produced a…
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Delays expected on M4 after Brynglas Tunnel fire
The westbound carriageway of the M4 at Newport’s Brynglas Tunnels could be closed for days after a lorry fire, according to Welsh Transport Minister Carl Sargeant.The road was closed in both directions…
Cost of fuel rising for emergency services
The cost of fuel for the emergency services is on the rise, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act.The massive increase in fuel costs faced by Gwent Police, South…
Caerphilly Council praised for partnership work
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been praised by the Welsh Government for its partnership work.In a letter from Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant, the authority was comended for its work alongside Gwent…
Boredom to blame for forest and grass fires
A report into why people start forest and grass fires has found that boredom is one of the main reasons.The investigation, by Forestry Commission Wales, also found that socio-economic factor were also…
Grass fire prevention scheme in Bargoed a success
A scheme to discourage children from starting grass fires in the Bargoed area has been deemed a success.‘Project Bernie’ ran for a six week period, covering the Easter holidays, and saw the…
Two taken to hospital after Caerphilly house fire
Two people were taken to hospital following a fire in a terraced house in Caerphilly.Ten firefighters, four in breathing apparatus, tackled the blaze at Pantycelyn Drive on Wednesday at 8pm.It is not…
Explosion at house in Cefn Hengoed
A man has suffered minor cuts and bruises after an explosion at a two-storey house in Gelli Gaer Road, Cefn Hengoed.
A4048 Wattsville re-opened after smash
The A4048 has re-opened after an earlier accident between a car and a recovery truck.The crash happened at about 10am outside the Nine Mile Point Industrial Estate, between Wattsville and Cwmfelinfach.The driver…
Project ‘Bernie’ launched to tackle deliberate grass fires in Bargoed
A new project to reduce the number of deliberate grass fires in the Bargoed area has been launched.Called ‘Bernie’, the six-week campaign by Caerphilly County Borough Council, Gwent Police and South Wales…