Bedwas PACT meetings announced
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Bedwas area have been announced. Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what their neighbourhood police officers and partners have been doing to address local priorities, and to help identify what issues are having the greatest impact in the community. |
Caerphilly men caught poaching on River Rhymney
Two men from Caerphilly have been caught fishing out of season on the River Rhymney by Environment Agency Wales officers. |
Peacocks’ plight ruffles feathers in Wales
Staff, shoppers and politicians alike fear for Welsh jobs after Cardiff-based retailer’s collapse into administration |
Caerphilly and Bedwas residents reminded to lock doors and windows
Gwent Police is reminding residents to check the security of their homes, sheds and garages following a recent spate of burglaries. |
Macmillan keen to sign up volunteers for new cancer support scheme
 | Staff from cancer support charity Macmillan had a busy day on Thursday signing up volunteers for a new scheme. The charity is working alongside Blackwood-based CancerCareLine to help those affected by cancer with practical tasks such as shopping, dog walking, cleaning and laundry. |
Mountain bikers sign deal for Caerphilly dirt track
 | The future of a woodland mountain bike dirt jump offering an adrenaline rush for beginners and experts has been secured. |
Bedwas High School art on display in House of Commons
Artwork from pupils at Bedwas High School is being exhibited in a display at the House of Commons. The exhibition is part of the Send My Sister to School campaign to support girls’ education worldwide. |
Trading Standards warn of Microsoft phone scam
Trading Standards has issued a warning to residents to be on their guard against phone scammers after a Newbridge woman was targeted. |
6,000 motorists tested by Gwent Police in Christmas drink drive campaign
Gwent Police breathalysed 6,000 motorists during its Christmas drink drive crackdown. The four week campaign ran from December 1 2011 to January 1 2012. |
Take action against irresponsible dog owners says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to take action against irresponsible dog owners. Speaking in the House of Commons, Mr Evans urged the Government to publish their proposals for tackling dangerous dogs as soon as possible. |
Caerphilly Council saves 11 million sheets of paper
Caerphilly County Borough Council is claiming to have saved the equivalent of 11million sheets of paper over the last three-and-a-half years. |
Coleg Gwent students to visit House of Commons
Coleg Gwent students are heading to London next week to meet the speaker of the House of Commons and take a tour of Parliament after receiving an invitation from the Speaker’s Office. |