First-time home buyers in Caerphilly County Borough receive an average of £956 in support from the UK Government through Help to Buy ISAs, new figures show.
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Caerphilly Castle ‘masterplan’ could see boats on the moat
Cadw, the Welsh Government body which has responsibility for the 13th century castle, has published a five-year ‘masterplan’ outlining £8.1 million worth of improvements.
Caerphilly man’s 14 mile walk to raise money for MS charity
Guy Cooper, 43, from Caerphilly, will be walking 14.5 miles through the countryside and hilltops of the Caerphilly basin on Saturday, March 16.
Primary school teachers return from Lesotho educational exchange
Teachers from three primary schools in Caerphilly County Borough headed to the African nation of Lesotho to teach children during the half-term break.
Caerphilly woman wins prestigious legal award
Charlotte Addicott never thought a career in law was an option for her when she applied for a job as a paralegal.
17-year-old gymnast to be a GB flag bearer at the Special Olympics
Bethany Paull, who trains at Valleys Gymnastics Academy, will be one of three British flag bearers in the opening ceremony, which will take place on Thursday, March 14.
Crufts success for Caerphilly County Borough dog breeders
Six dogs from Caerphilly County Borough have achieved first place finishes at this year’s Crufts.
Nelson couple celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
David Thomas, 84 and Vera Thomas,80, met in 1954 and got married in 1959.
Caerphilly man advances to next round on MasterChef UK
Stephen Ford, 49, who is one of the organisers of Caerphilly’s live music event Megaday is into the final 12.
Knife crime in Gwent force area up
Gwent Police investigated 112 offences involving a knife or a sharp weapon between April 2017 and March 2018, according to the Office for National Statistics.