Islwyn MP Chris Evans is urging people to donate to food banks this Christmas to help people struggling to meet food bills.
Author: Richard Gurner
Cancer survival rates in Wales set to increase
The number of people in Wales surviving cancer treatment is set to rise by more than a quarter, according to a report from the Welsh Government.
Caerphilly substance misuse services to hold training events
Substance misuse services in Caerphilly County Borough are to host a series of training events to raise awareness around drug and alcohol misuse.Organised by the Substance Misuse Action Team, part of the…
Police test pub-goers in Caerphilly for drugs using new machine
Police in Caerphilly town have started testing revellers using a new drug detecting machine.
Lansbury Park parents get online
Finance Minister Jane Hutt paid a visit to Lansbury Park in Caerphilly on Wednesday to find out how the internet is helping parents.During a visit to Lansbury Park’s Parent Network Group, Ms…
Pontllanfraith’s Disability Can Do given £1,000
An organisation which helps disabled people has been given a £1,000 donation by the Co-operative’s Community Fund.The money will help Disability Can Do, based in Pontllanfraith, with running costs.Traci Lewis, membership officer…
Caerphilly Council bosses should give pay rise to charity, says Plaid councillor
The Caerphilly County Borough Council bosses who received pay increases of up to 30% have been urged to voluntarily donate their rises to local food banks. The plea has been made by…
South East Wales braced for heavy rain
Environment Agency Wales has urged people in South East Wales to be vigilant as a band of heavy and intense rain is expected overnight and into Thursday. There is the potential for…
KFC Blackwood fined £2,600 for hygiene offences
Fast food chain KFC has been fined £2,600 over food hygiene offences at its Blackwood restaurant.
Christmas waste collection dates for Caerphilly County Borough 2012
Caerphilly County Borough Council has published its Christmas rubbish and recycling collection dates for 2012.