Caerphilly County Borough Council has appealed for more people to become foster carers.It is one of 15 local authorities to have joined the Wales Fostering 10+ Campaign to help promote the need…
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Lollipop ladies honoured for long-standing service
Three lollipop ladies have been honoured by the council for their long-standing service to road safety.Barbara Wheeler, who works outside Bedwas Junior School, Elizabeth Ann Barker who covers Glyngaer Primary School, in…
Warrant issued for Pontllanfraith man after failure to attend court
A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Pontllanfraith man after he failed to show up at a court hearing.John Jones was due to appear before Caerphilly Magistrates on Tuesday…
Volunteers help restore ponds in Caerphilly Woodlands
Volunteers and foresters have been busy working on rescuing three woodland ponds.Forestry Commission Wales and members of the British Trust for Conservation Volunteers have helped to restore two ponds in Caerphilly Woodlands…
Homelessness in Wales at five year high
Homelessness in Wales is at a five year high, according to new figures.The latest statistics from the Welsh Government show that more households were accepted as homeless by their local authority than…
Wayne David MP calls for Child Support Agency change
Caerphilly’s Labour MP Wayne David has called on the UK Government to close a loophole in Child Support Agency (CSA) rules where people with certain jobs are exempted from support payments.Currently, non-resident…
Anti-drink drive film scoops award for Lewis School Pengam
Pupils from Lewis School Pengam are celebrating after scooping a prestigious prize for producing a new anti-drink driving DVD.A special multi-media challenge was launched by the four Welsh Police Forces and Road…
Caerphilly County Borough schools urged to recycle batteries
Schools in Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to sign up to a new initiative to increase battery recycling.The scheme, which was launched at Fochriw Primary School starts in January 2012, and…
Caerphilly town set to become a ‘River of Light’
UPDATE: View our pictures from Caerphilly’s River of Light 2011Hundreds of people will are due to take part in this year’s annual River of Light parade through Caerphilly town centre.People have been…
Treharris woman prosecuted for dog fouling offence
A woman from Treharris has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for not cleaning up after her dog.Lisa Davies, of Cardiff Road, Treharris, was taken to court after failing to pay…