Bus firm Stagecoach has unveiled seven new buses worth £750,000 to travel between Blackwood and Cardiff.The new low-floor single-deck ‘Enviro 200’ buses will operate on the 26 route – which the bus…
Author: Richard Gurner
Free swimming sessions in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough is offering residents free swimming sessions at five of its pools this Friday. The sessions are available to residents of all ages.Cllr Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education and…
Caerphilly Council simplifies death notification process
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to simplify the notification process when someone dies.The initiative, called ‘Tell Us Once’, gives residents one point of contact when they need to report the death of…
Free child car seat check in Risca and Caerphilly town
Parents can get their child’s car seat checked on Friday June 17.Caerphilly Council’s Trading Standards team will be at the Tesco Extra store in Risca between 9.30am and 4pm.Experts will be on…
Blackwood Primary School praised by Estyn report
Blackwood Primary School has been praised by education watchdog Estyn for teaching kids about money and finances.The school has been held up as an example of best practice in how to teach…
Caerphilly Council prosecutes three over dog fouling and littering
Three people have been prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council recently for dog fouling and littering.Colleen Richards from Pontlottyn was taken to court and fined £175, together with £85 costs and a…
Tyn Y Wern Primary School to take part in National Cricket Day
School children from Tyn Y Wern Primary School, in Trethomas, will join thousands of others from across the country for a day of cricket.On June 23 the pupils will join in for…
Central heating oil fuel stolen
Police are urging residents to be vigilant after thefts of domestic fuel on Thursday night.
Aber Valley pupils try out new walking and cycling route to St Cenydd School
More than 100 pupils from primary schools in the Aber Valley took part in a mass guided walk along a newly created safe route in the community. The Mayor of Caerphilly County…
Caerphilly’s Labour AM attacks Plaid Cymru rivals for missing Assembly opening
Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has attacked his Plaid Cymru rivals for not attending the Queen’s opening of the Assembly on Tuesday.Five Plaid AMs – including the former leader of Caerphilly County…