The community of New Tredegar pulled together to collect donations for a new bell for St Dingat’s Church in time for Remembrance Day.
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Tributes paid to Gelligaer’s forgotten war hero
Lance Corporal Haydn Carlyle Phillips died two months after the end of the First World War
War dead remembered at services across Caerphilly County Borough
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough paid their respects on Remembrance Sunday – the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War – to those who have died in conflict.
Charity toy appeal Operation Santa returns for 2018
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.
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.