Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed a £5 million national loan scheme launched by the Welsh Government aimed at returning privately-owned empty properties to use.The scheme, which began on April 1, is…
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MP Wayne David launches campaign to save police stations from closure
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has launched a campaign to save Bedwas, Caerphilly, Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed police stations from closure.The four stations in Mr David’s constituency are among 17 in the Gwent…
United Welsh tenants launch food co-operative
Housing association United Welsh has helped launch four fruit and veg co-operatives with its tenants.The fruit and veg co-ops have been organised through social enterprise Rural Regeneration Unit.The co-ops are local community…
Coleg Gwent student appointed Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet
A 16 year-old Coleg Gwent student has been chosen for the prestigious position of Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for her achievements in the Army Cadet Force (AFC).A-Level student Allana Reid has been chosen…
Gwent Police Chief Constable hits back with letter in row over station closures
Gwent Police’s Chief Constable Carmel Napier has written to local politicians to explain the force’s decision to close 17 of its police stations to the public.Last month, it was announced that the…
Match report: Bedwas RFC 12 Pontypool RFC 25
Principality Welsh Premiership, Saturday April 7 2012. Match report by John Meredith and photography by Ian LovellBedwas’s poor run of results continued with this defeat by Gwent rivals Pontypool in a feisty…
First event for Caerphilly charity duo a success
More than £600 has been raised in the first step of a Wales-wide charity fundraising drive to raise £1 million.Jamie Pritchard and Louise Kirton hope to raise the cash for charities Ty…
Netball event raises awareness of cervical cancer and sexual health
Young women from across Caerphilly County Borough have taken part in a Netball tournament to raise awareness about cervical cancer and sexual health.Six teams attended a recent tournament at St Cenydd Leisure…
Appeal to trace owners of stolen pocket watches and coins found in Blackwood field
Gwent Police is appealing to residents to identify these pocket watches and coins after they were found in a field in Blackwood.A member of the public handed in four pocket watches with…
Goshawks webcam returns to Cwmcarn Forest
Bird lovers can once again keep a 24-hour watch over a nest of rare Goshawks at Cwmcarn Forest.A live webcam is available where people can keep up to date as the proud…