The daughter of a 49-year-old Rhymney woman who died of Legionnaires’ disease has said her mother had fought the disease for two weeks.Bev Morgan died in hospital on Sunday. Her daughter Rebecca…
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Legendary acoustic guitar man in rare concert at Islwyn Acoustic Club
The Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club is delighted to announce that the legendary Welsh acoustic guitarist John James will be making a rare live appearing in concert at the Jubilee Bar and Events…
Appeal after man hit with glass in Court House Pub, Caerphilly
A 25-year-old Caerphily man was rushed to hospital with deep cuts to his face after he was glassed at a pub.The unnamed man was in the beer garden of the Court House,…
Caerphilly Council cuts £120,000 from plants and flowers spending
Caerphilly County Borough Council has cut £120,000 from spending on bedding plants and flowers as part of its drive to reduce costs.Councillor Colin Mann, deputy leader and cabinet member for finance and…
Caerphilly-based manufacturer expands with EU money
A Caerphilly-based manufacturer specialising in products for the healthcare sector is continuing with its programme of expansion and taking on more staff. Direct HealthCare Services, based on the town’s Western Industrial Estate,…
Llanbradach dog rescue charity gets helping hand from Vodafone
A Llanbradach dog rescue charity has welcomed a new member of staff thanks to mobile phone giant Vodafone.The Vodafone Foundation’s World of Difference UK programme has helped 22-year-old Kaylie Williams realise her…
Mixed inspection for youth offending work in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly
The latest inspection report of youth offending probation work in Blaenau Gwent and Caerphilly has been published – with mixed results.The HM Inspectorate of Probation report found that safeguarding work by the…
Police arrest 22 in one-day operation in Caerphilly County Borough
Gwent Police arrested 22 people in a recent one-day operation of search warrant raids across Caerphilly County Borough.During the day, numerous arrests were made including: Four arrests for burglary Four arrests for…
Caerphilly Council tears down unnecessary road signs
Caerphilly County Borough Council has removed more than 2,500 road signs in the last three years in its campaign against street clutter.Councillor Rob Gough, cabinet member for transportation and planning said: “It’s…
New Gelligaer guidebook to be published in November
A new guidebook on the Gelligaer Roman Fort is due to be published in November.Gelligaer and Penybryn Communities First, Gelligaer Historical Society, Gelligaer Community Council and Caerphilly County Borough Council, have been…