The new library in Caerphilly town, due to open in the new year, is set to have increased opening hours.Instead of being open 46.5 hours a week, as is the case now,…
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Caerphilly Trading Standards warn against latest scam call
Caerphilly Trading Standards have issued a warning to residents about the latest scam phone call pretending to be from the Ministry of Justice.The warning comes after a resident was called by someone…
Severe storm heading for the UK
The Met Office is warning of the risk of a significant storm bringing exceptionally strong winds to parts of England and Wales on Sunday night into Monday.Currently forecasts suggest a low pressure…
Woman killed in Risca car crash named
A woman killed in a car crash in Risca on Thursday has been named.Gwent Police said Janette Sutherland, aged 48 from Ebbw Vale, was travelling on the northbound section of the A467…
Risca Leisure Centre has official reopening
Risca Leisure Centre has been officially reopened after a £300,000 make over.The centre now has a refurbished and extended fitness suite, poolside health suite facilities and a new viewing gallery overlooking the…
Caerphilly’s certainly got talent
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall held its first annual talent show recently.Various acts including musicians, bands, singers and dancers auditioned in front of two local judges over the course of a weekend and nine…
People in Caerphilly County Borough “unhappy” according to statistics
People living in Caerphilly County Borough are the unhappiest in Wales, according to official figures.As part of the Office for National Statistics’ annual population survey, residents were asked to rate their happiness…
Awards honour Aber Valley community heroes
Four local heroes have been honoured for their work in the community.Each year Aber Valley Community Council holds its Community Recognition Awards to recognise people from Senghenydd and Abertridwr for their work.Here is a…
Woman killed in car crash in Risca
A woman has been killed after the vehicle she was driving crashed in Risca.Police are appealing for information following the fatal road traffic collision on Thursday October 24.At 5.20pm Police attended the…
Fuel thefts in Caerphilly town area
Motorists are being warned after a spate of fuel thefts from vehicles in the Caerphilly town area.Police have said Ford, Fiat and Volkswagon vans have been targeted along with Ford Fiesta cars….