Have you been scammed, or do you want to see action to stamp out common fraud and scams?Caerphilly County Citizens Advice Bureau wants to enlist the help of our readers in its…
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New Inspector for Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach policing teams
Blackwood and Ystrad Mynach Neighbourhood Policing Teams have welcomed a new Inspector.Mark Smith has said he is committed to cutting crime and antisocial behaviour in both areas.Below is a message from Insp…
Caerphilly County Borough Council encouraging children to play outside
Caerphilly County Borough Council has erected ten new signs in communities telling children it’s okay to play.In many areas children are confronted with signs saying ‘no ball games’ or other official notices…
Coleg Gwent netball tutor from Newbridge named Teacher of the Year
A Coleg Gwent tutor proved she’s got a winning formula when she won Teacher of the Year at Welsh Netball’s annual awards.Emma Hurley, from Newbridge, was selected from netball coaches from schools…
Team selection for Wales vs Samoa
Wales have said “same again” to the side so narrowly defeated by reigning world champions South Africa five days ago for the second round Rugby World Cup 2011 Pool D clash with…
Caerphilly man prosecuted for dog fouling offence
A Caerphilly man has been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for allowing his dog to foul in the street and then not picking it up.Robert Harper, of Pontygwindy Road, was summoned…
Work due to begin on Cwmcarn Forest improvements
Work on improvements at the popular Cwmcarn Forest is set to get underway.The project, funded by the EU and the Welsh Government, includes an extension to the main car park that will…
Caerphilly youngsters shine at ‘graduation’ from Children’s University
Twelve youngsters aged between 12 and 18-years-old from Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for their educational efforts with a special ‘graduation’ ceremony.The dozen ‘graduates’ took part in a three-year programme run…
British Transport Police seeks volunteers for public advisory panel
The British Transport Police, which is responsible for policing the UK’s rail network, is looking for volunteers to sit on a new advisory panel.The group of volunteers will feedback to the BTP…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Get your entry in for our annual awards
The deadline for entries to the 10th annual Caerphilly Business Forum Awards falls at the end of next week so we’re getting a steady flow of submissions. Inevitably, the vast majority arrive…