Thousands of people in Caerphilly have been moved on to Universal Credit, despite concerns it could push claimants further into debt.
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Cross Keys suffer narrow Principality Premiership defeat to Cardiff
Cross Keys RFC suffered a narrow 21-18 defeat to title-chasing Cardiff in the Principality Premiership on Friday, February 8.
£740,000 worth of Caerphilly Council budget cuts reconsidered
Cuts of nearly £740,000 have been reconsidered by Caerphilly County Borough Council following a public consultation on its budget proposals for next year.
Man cleared of murdering child killer in New Tredegar
The Newport Crown Court jury were told to find Darren Evesham not guilty due to a lack of evidence.
Caerphilly AM Hefin David’s blog: February 6, 2019
In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly AM Hefin David discusses the council budget and plastic waste.
Caerphilly set to become UK’s first electric-powered public transport town as part of £6.5m scheme
The Department for Transport has awarded Stagecoach a £2.9m grant for electric buses, while the firm will also stump up £3.6m.
‘No Cold Calling Zone’ introduced in Graig-y-Rhacca
Signs have been put up to warn cold-callers and each household has been given a sticker to display on their front doors.
Transport for Wales to compensate passengers if they are delayed by 15 minutes
Customers can claim 25% of the cost of the single fare or 25% of the cost of the relevant leg of a return ticket for delays of between 15 and 29 minutes.
Agenda paper couriers costs Caerphilly Council £5k per year
“Overdue” plans for the authority to go paperless could come into effect from April 1 with the backing of elected members.
Bedwas denied bonus point late on in Carmarthen Quins defeat
Bedwas suffered a blow to their Principality Premiership survival hopes after losing 27-13 away to Carmarthen Quins.