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Police arrest three in connection with Newbridge shop knife raid

 

Police looking for a pair of robbers who held up a shop at knifepoint and made off with cash and cigarettes have arrested three people in connection with the raid.

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Woman shopkeeper robbed at knifepoint in Newbridge

 
Gwent Police

Police are hunting two men who held up and robbed a convenience store at knifepoint.

The robbery happened at approximately 3pm yesterday, Wednesday September 1, at Greenfield Stores in Newbridge.

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Police appeal for missing Aberbargoed man, 25

 
Stephen Michael Davies, who went missing on August 29 from Aberbargoed

UPDATE: Wednesday 9.13am: Police have reported that Mr Davies has been found safe and well.

Gwent Police are appealing for information to help find a missing Aberbargoed man.

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Islwyn MP inspired by Blackwood charity fundraiser

 
Islwyn MP Chris Evans with cancer survivor Bridget McNally

MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Blackwood fundraiser that he decided to hand a cheque to her.

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£5,500 worth of mobile phones stolen from Blackwood shop

 

Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary where £5,500 worth of mobile phones were stolen from a shop in Blackwood.

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Caerphilly Council warns of £75 fines for dropping gum

 

Residents have been warned by Caerphilly County Borough Council they face a £75 fine for dropping chewing gum.

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Rhymney PACT meetings announced

 

The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Rhymney 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.

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