Calls have been made for changes to Welsh Government regulations to allow for an extended period of family absence for councillors.
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Residents and workers speak out against proposed ‘Meals on Wheels’ cut
As part of efforts to save £15.6 million Caerphilly County Borough Council’s ‘Meals on Wheels’ service could be scrapped.
£35,000 worth of goods stolen in raid at Currys store in Caerphilly
Five unknown burglars removed part of the brick wall at the back of the store to gain entry.
Innovation centre offering start-ups a home
Welsh ICE, based at Caerphilly Business Park, was last year announced as one of five Welsh Government sponsored hubs to support economic development across Wales.
Owner says no expense spared as 13 Market Street aims to “give Caerphilly what it deserves”
The owner of new Caerphilly town centre restaurant 13 Market Street has said he wants to “give people more to do in Caerphilly and give the town what it deserves”.
Council spends £200,000 on emergency housing payments
Caerphilly County Borough Council has had to spend almost £200,000 in just six months on emergency housing payments for vulnerable people.
Gwent Police failed to record 5,100 crimes, watchdog says
Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services rated the force as “requires improvement” for the way it records reported crimes, in its latest inspection report, published in December 2018.
Three in court charged with murdering child killer
The trial of three men accused of murdering child killer David Gaut has been told how the trio allegedly stabbed him more than 150 times.
Blackwood’s Chartist Bridge reopens after closure
Chartist Bridge in Blackwood was closed by police today (Thursday, January 31) after reports of a person in distress.
Artwork from local group on show near New Tredegar
An art exhibition showcasing the work of Bargoed and District Art Society has opened near New Tredegar.