Operation Santa is Caerphilly County Borough Council’s project to provide support and Christmas gifts and toys to more than 600 disadvantaged children who are not helped by any other appeals.
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Police appeal over missing Blackwood teenager
Police are appealing for information to find 15-year-old Stephen Jenkins who has been reported as missing.
More overnight closures as Pwll-y-Pant roundabout nears completion
Final road surfacing is to be laid on the roundabout arms, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Caerphilly town pub praised for the quality of its toilets
A Caerphilly town pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets in the Loo of the Year Awards 2018.
Residents facing 6.95% council tax increase to meet £15.6m funding shortfall
Spending cuts in the region of £14.7 million will have to be made next year with council tax potentially going up 6.95%, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.
Councillor to apologise for “offensive” email to leader
A councillor must apologise for an “offensive” email sent to Caerphilly Council’s leader and cabinet, a meeting has heard.
Coleg Gwent students create Poppy dress ahead of Remembrance Sunday
Students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus have created a Poppy dress to help raise money for this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Aberbargoed school caretaker’s cycle ride to the Somme
Stephen Davies, 56, who works at Ysgol Bro Sannan, set off on his epic 250-mile three-day journey at the end of August this year.
Remembrance services to be held across Caerphilly County Borough
Services of Remembrance are to be held across Caerphilly County Borough to honour those who have lost their lives in conflict.
Plans for 300 homes near Blackwood rejected by councillors
A controversial planning application for a 300-home housing estate in Blackwood has been turned down by councillors.