Records of births, deaths and marriages stretching back 175 years are to be digitised by Caerphilly County Borough Council.The project to digitise more than 600,000 records will back-capture the information from over…
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Sponsor a tile to raise cash for Aber Valley Miner’s Memorial
People wanting to adopt a tile to help raise money for a mining memorial in the Aber Valley have until August 31 to do so.Four-hundred and forty men and boys died in…
Win a camera with Get Caerphilly Online photography competition
A campaign helping people in Caerphilly County Borough get more from the internet has launched a photography competition.Get Caerphilly Online has launched a search for a single photograph that captures the spirit…
Caerphilly Council staff get on their bikes for charity
IT and personnel workers from Caerphilly County Borough Council will be tackling the Taff Trail Challenge to raise £3,000 for T? Hafan, one of the Mayor’s chosen charities.The teams will tackle the…
Principality Premiership fixtures for 2012/13
The opening round of the 2012/13 Principality Premiership sees last season’s champions Pontypridd travel to Pandy Park to face SWALEC Cup holders Cross Keys. Pontypridd lost to Cross Keys in the final…
Welsh-language broadcaster has stabilised after rocky patch, but questions remain about funding and relationship with BBC
CCTV installed in Gelligaer and Pantside
CCTV has now been installed in Gelligaer and Pantside in bid by Caerphilly Council to combat antisocial behaviour in those areas.Cllr David Poole, cabinet member for community and leisure services, said: “I…
Cousins hoping for success with new chip shop in Caerphilly
Two cousins are hoping their new chip shop will be the Plaice to be in Caerphilly townIbrar Khan, 27 and cousin Naz Khan, 40, have opened Mr Chippy on Clive Street serving…
Rugby Union: Bedwas RFC 38 Moseley RFC 37
A last minute try sealed a home victory for Bedwas in a competitive preseason friendly.
Both sides made many changes to field different fifteens in both halves as coaches looked at new recruits and combinations.
Caerphilly Council backs campaign to stop parents smoking in cars
A Welsh Government campaign to stop parents smoking in their cars with their children has been backed by Caerphilly County Borough Council.The Fresh Start Wales campaign calls for parents to sign a…