UK Government welfare cuts could cost every working age adult in Caerphilly County Borough £541 a year, the Welsh Government has claimed.The figure is based on research commissioned by the Welsh Government…
Author: Richard Gurner
Car crash near Bryn Meadows in Maesycwmmer
An accident at the roundabout near to Bryn Meadows Golf Club in Maesycwmmer is causing huge traffic problems.The A472 westbound is blocked after the three car crash affecting traffic travelling between Newbridge…
Two Caerphilly Council bosses charged with misconduct in a public office
The chief executive and deputy chief executive of Caerphilly Council are to face charges of misconduct in public office, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed.Having reviewed the police file, Nicola Haywood, head…
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall to launch fundraising campaign
To mark the 90th anniversary of the foundations being laid, volunteers at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall will be launching a new fundraising campaign in April.Called ‘Raise the Roof’, the campaign aims to raise…
New Caerphilly tyre company pumped for success
Redundancy can leave many people devastated, but for local Caerphilly man Marc Hawkey it was the opportunity to strike out and form his own business.The 27-year-old was working as a workshop controller…
Disability sports provision in Caerphilly County Borough given award for excellence
Efforts to get more disabled people playing sport in Caerphilly County Borough have been recognised.Disability Sport Wales’s chief executive and chairman have presented the council with an award recognising the work being…
South Wales Fire Service warn of exploding e-cigarettes
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning people who use e-cigarettes not to leave them unattended while charging after reports of some of the devices exploding.Crews from South Wales Fire and…
Caerphilly Council’s catering team up for national awards
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s catering team has been nominated for four awards by the Local Authorities Caters Association (LACA).The LACA awards honours individuals and teams of people who make a difference in…
Warning over counterfeit £20 notes in Caerphilly
Gwent Police have warned local businesses and the public to be on the lookout for counterfeit £20 notes, which have been circulating in the Caerphilly area recently. In recent weeks, counterfeit £20…
Police warning after spate of burglaries across Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police has reminded Caerphilly Borough residents to remain vigilant following reports of recent home burglaries in the Lansbury Park, Penyrheol and Energlyn areas of Caerphilly town and the Fleur-de-Lis and Nelson…