Awards to recognise the achievements of people in Wales have opened nominations.The St David Awards, which have been established by the Welsh Government, aim to “better recognise and celebrate the exceptional achievements…
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12 Caerphilly County Borough community groups in running for Lloyds Bank grant award
Twelve community groups from Caerphilly County Borough have been shortlisted for a Lloyds Bank grant award.The 12 organisations have been entered into a public vote to secure a slice of the Lloyds…
St Cenyddd and St Martin’s students launch their own new radio stations
St Martin’s and St Cenydd Comprehensive Schools have each launched their own student radio stations.BBC Wales Weather Presenter, Behnaz Akhgar, and the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council recently joined students at…
Appeal over two arson attacks in Caerphilly town
Gwent Police are appealing for information regarding two incidents of arson which took place on Pontygwindy Road and Dol Y Felin Street, in Caerphilly.During the early hours of Wednesday October 9, a…
Off road bikes stolen in Pontlottyn
Gwent Police is appealing for information after two off road motor cross bikes were stolen in Pontlottyn.The bikes were taken overnight, between Monday October 14 and Tuesday October 15, from garden sheds…
Caerphilly woman no longer a disaster chef
A Caerphilly woman has claimed a runners-up place in a competition to help improve the UK’s worst cooks.Dubbed ‘Disaster Chef’, the competition, run by Kenwood, featured six hopeless cooks and tried to…
New food co-op launched for Caerphilly town
A new food co-operative has been launched in Caerphilly town to help people struggling with increasing food bills. The food co-op is open to everyone and offers locally-sourced fresh produce at £3 a…
Community groups urged to apply for Peter’s Pies community fund
Schools, charities and community groups are being urged to apply for a grant through a community fund run by Peter’s Pies.The Bedwas-based firm has pledged to make several donations up to the…
Ael-y-bryn Table Tennis Tournament
Organisers of the Ael-y-bryn Table Tennis Club annual tournament had to run the tournament over three days this year due to the number of new players attending the club.The Rhymney tournament, held…
Trecenydd chip shop reopens as The Fish Factory after revamp
A well-known award-winning fish and chip shop has reopened after a £120,000 refurbishment and rebrand.The Fish Factory, in St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd, has had a complete makeover with new energy efficient fryers…