This stunning photograph of New Tredegar at night has been selected as the winner of the Get Caerphilly Online photography competition.
Author: Richard Gurner
First Minister welcomes extra cash for Wales
The Welsh Government has welcomed the announcement of an extra £227million in capital funding.
Full asbestos survey will not go ahead at Cwmcarn High School
A council-commissioned asbestos survey of Cwmcarn High School will not go ahead after the school’s governors decided to take full responsibility and liability for the site.Cwmcarn High School was closed suddenly in…
Police appeal over vehicle thefts in Rhymney and Bargoed
Police are appealing for information after a series of recent vehicle thefts in Rhymney and Bargoed.Three vehicles were targeted overnight in Bargoed between Monday December 3 and Tuesday December 4. A black…
Rhymney councillor named Welsh Labour’s ‘Councillor of the Year’
Rhymney councillor Carl Cuss has been named Welsh Labour’s ‘Councillor of the Year’ at the party’s Annual Gala Dinner, held recently at Cardiff’s Coal Exchange.Cllr Cuss, who represents the Twyn Carno ward,…
Work begins on building of Caerphilly town’s new library
Work has begun on the construction of a new library for Caerphilly town.The building, on the site of the former Post Office, will offer a wide range of resources for people of…
Boost to Operation Santa from airline seat manufacturer
A Caerphilly Council Christmas appeal to collect presents for deserving children in the county borough has been boosted by a donation from a manufacturing firm.Cwmbran-based Zodiac Seats UK has donated more than…
First Minister calls on Chancellor to boost capital investment
The First Minister of Wales has joined the leaders of Scotland and Northern Ireland to call for more capital investment cash from the UK Government.Ahead of the Chancellor George Osborne’s autumn statement…
Gwent Police looking for volunteers to work with cadets
Gwent Police is looking for volunteers to help with its police cadet scheme.The police cadet scheme is designed to develop youngsters by giving them experience in dealing with members of the public.The…
17 break-ins in Bargoed in 9 weeks
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to be extra vigilant with the of security of their homes following a recent spate of burglaries.In the last nine weeks, 17 properties in Bargoed have…