Carers from across Caerphilly County Borough and their families are being invited to take part in a series of events marking National Carers’ Week.Beginning on Monday June 13, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Author: Richard Gurner
Launch of MEP’s European Funding Directory for Wales
Welsh Euro MP Derek Vaughan will launch his European Funding Directory for Wales at Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, on June 10 at 2.30pmPublic, private and voluntary sector organisations in Wales can apply…
Caerphilly McDonald’s set for 24 hour opening
A McDonald’s drive-through restaurant is set to open for 24 hours a day, seven days a week.The Crossways branch of the American fast food chain, in Caerphilly, wants to serve drivers between…
Business support scheme to get local traders online launched in Bargoed
A scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council to get businesses online has been launched.Called Go2MyTown, it offers local businesses up to 50% towards the cost of a new website which they can…
£3.3million facelift for Caerphilly County Borough roads
Roads across Caerphilly County Borough are being resurfaced in a £3.3million council repair project this year.More than 50km of roads ar being resurfaced at 117 separate locations across the county borough. About…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: June 6
Caerphilly MP Wayne David looks at the regeneration of Bargoed.
Hengoed Primary School granted Eco School Green Flag
Green fingered pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been awarded the Eco School Green Flag Award for their environmental efforts.Cllr Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education, leisure and lifelong learning said: “I…
Bargoed bus station to get official opening
A fleet of vintage buses will descend on Bargoed to help mark the official opening of the town’s new bus station.The new station will be unveiled on Saturday June 11 at 11am.Cllr…
Caerphilly AM urges people to volunteer at their local sports club
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert supporting Sport Wales’ latest appeal for more volunteers to pitch in at their local sports club during Volunteers’ Week, which runs until June 7.Mr Cuthbert said: “Everyone has…
Wales 28-31 Barbarians
Wales suffered a last-minute heart-break after the Barbarians snatched a victory from the jaws of defeat.Warren Gatland’s men took an early lead in the 130 anniversary match thanks to George North’s third…