Councillors are being urged to scrap the ‘Bedroom Tax’ in Caerphilly County Borough by campaigners.
Author: Richard Gurner
Cyclist killed in Newbridge minibus collision named
A cyclist killed in a collision with a minibus has been named by police.
Caerphilly Council agrees on former chief executive Stuart Rosser’s return
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to appoint former chief executive Stuart Rosser as its new temporary head of paid service.
RSPCA thanks fire service for bird rescue in Caerphilly town
RSPCA Cymru has thanked firefighters from Caerphilly for their help in a recent bird rescue.The animal’s sense of direction went awry as she flew into a window in Windsor Street, Caerphilly town,…
HMRC seize 2,800 of fuel from filling station
HM Revenue and Customs officers seized 2,800 litres of contaminated fuel, red diesel and kerosene from a filling station in Caerphilly County Borough.HMRC road fuel testing officers arriving at the unnamed station…
Hengoed war hero gets medal 70 years on
A war veteran being cared for at Velindre Cancer Centre has finally been honoured for his Royal Navy service after 70 years.
Tax credit claimants reminded to renew
Caerphilly County Borough’s 16,000 tax credit claimants are being reminded by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that they must renew claims by July 31, or their payments might stop.HMRC has sent tax…
Caerphilly man and New Tredegar woman held in historic sexual abuse inquiry
Gwent Police is investigating allegations of historic physical and sexual abuse which are alleged to have occurred in the Caerphilly and Aberfan areas.As part of this investigation a 55-year-old man from the…
Cyclist killed in minibus collision in Newbridge
A cyclist has died following a collision with a minibus in Newbridge.Police are appealing for information following the fatal collision on the A472 at Newbridge on Sunday July 21 at about 8.05pm….
Ystrad Mynach College carpentry students carve a solid future following 100% success
A class of carpentry and joinery students at The College Ystrad Mynach have achieved a 100% pass grade in their diplomas.The diploma group are now all fully qualified to enter the industry…