Archive for 2011
Peter Falk obituary
US actor whose success as the scruffy TV detective Columbo was complemented by a wide range of stage and screen roles |
Dowlers launch attack on justice system after killer jailed for life
Milly’ Dowler’s father says family feels like it has been put on trial and the questioning of his wife was ‘cruel and inhuman’ |
How banks help e-crime police
UK’s e-crime unit consisting of 35 officers and specialists is tackling a criminal threat said to be second only to terrorism |
Police target car crime in Rhymney
 | Police in Rhymney conducted a 12-hour crackdown on vehicle crime on Thursday. The operation concentrated on fuel thefts and thefts of and from vehicles in the area. |
New Tesco petrol station planned for Caerphilly Crossways
Supermarket giant Tesco is bidding to build a new petrol station next to its Crossways branch in Caerphilly. |
Levi Bellfield jury discharged over media coverage
• Jury was deliberating on Rachel Cowles attempted abduction |
James Bulger’s father speaks of his depression and post-traumatic stress
Father of murdered toddler makes impassioned plea to parole board not to release Jon Venables, one of his son’s killers |
Islwyn MP urges people to nominate an Olympic Torchbearer
 | Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged residents to nominate local champions to become an Olympic Torchbearer. The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK in less than a year and Mr Evans is inviting people in Caerphilly County Borough to nominate inspirational figures to take part in an Olympic Torch Relay. |
Over 65s who take more than one medicine should consult their doctors
Taking some commonly used medications in combination leads to an increased risk of death or brain impairment in over 65s, researchers have found |
Child protection agencies ‘failed’ boy killed by babysitters
Review finds 14 agencies, including police and probation service, missed opportunities to save Ryan Lovell-Hancox |
Ed Miliband moves to end shadow cabinet ballot
Labour leader wants to be free to appoint members, while quota of posts for women will also be abolished |
Habitat set to be swallowed by Argos as style revolution comes full circle
Home Retail Group said to be in talks to buy parts of Habitat in a possible £20m deal |
