Blackwood Town councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to fight the July 8 by-election for a seat on Caerphilly County Borough Council.Married with two daughters, Andrew, 43, lives at…
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Man arrested after motorbike and car collide near Brynmawr
A man has been arrested after a road accident yesterday.Gwent Police is appealing for information to a fatal road traffic collision that occurred at about 1pm on Thursday June 3.A car and…
Caerphilly car parking charges to increase
Car parking charges in Caerphilly County Borough are set to rise to boost the council’s finances.Councillors are considering a £1.50 charge for drivers using park and ride car parks at railway stations…
Bargoed Carnival on June 12
The Bargoed Carnival takes place this year on June 12 at Heolddu Playing Fields, Bargoed.The event is a free family fun day and will feature live music from local bands, a funfair,…
Gwent Police anti-drink drive campaign launched
Gwent Police has launched its summer crackdown on drink and drug drivers.The force will lead the month-long national campaign on behalf of the four Welsh police forces.The campaign was launched at Blackwood’s…
Caerphilly mum-to-be pledges to use green nappies
A mum-to-be has pledged to use reusable nappies instead of disposable ones for her new baby after winning a council prize.Laura Bowden, 27, from Caerphilly won a reusable nappy starter pack after entering…
Caerphilly Council to review childcare in county borough
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to carry out a major survey into the availability of childcare in the area.The council is keen to hear from as many people as possible to build…
Progress on Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital community centre
A scheme to turn Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital into a community centre has taken a significant step forward.The Caerphilly Miners Community Centre Management Committee was set up last year with the aim…
Ex-Islwyn MP Don Touhig made a Lord
Don Touhig, the former Labour MP for Islwyn, has been made a peer.Mr Touhig, 62, of Blackwood, was was appointed to the House of Lords as a working peer on Friday.Chris Evans,…
The Valleys Heart and Soul photography competition
With the sun set to shine over the half-term break, people in South Wales are being encouraged to take their cameras with them as they head out and about on the National…