A volunteer-led scheme to transform the former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre has been praised by the Welsh Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Regeneration.
Category: News
Beechgrove Social Club in Penpedairheol saved from threatened closure
Beechgrove Social Club in Penpedairheol, Hengoed, has secured a substantial reduction in a penalty from the Pension Regulator which threatened the club’s closure.
Abertridwr resident celebrates 100th birthday
An Abertridwr resident has recently celebrated her 100th birthday.
Caerphilly Council to reduce cuts by £500k, but critics say it’s not enough
Caerphilly County Borough Council looks set to defer more than £500,000 of planned cuts following a recent public consultation about its budget plans.
Car crashes into chip shop in Ystrad Mynach
Emergency services were called to Ystrad Mynach tonight after a car crashed into a chip shop.
Caerphilly maths teacher warned after sending birthday card to pupil
A maths teacher who sent a birthday card to a 15-year-old girl at a private Catholic school has been given a black mark on his record for “inappropriate” behaviour.
Caerphilly town fireworks raise £6,000 for charitable causes
Three good causes are celebrating after receiving a total of £6,000 in donations raised at last year’s Caerphilly town firework display.
Welsh Government will work on new plans to tackle high levels of air pollution
The Welsh Government has told the High Court it will work on new plans to tackle high levels of air pollution.
Growth for software and electronics company Blackwood Embedded Solutions
Increased confidence and growing demand for new products has seen growth at Caerphilly-based software and electronics company Blackwood Embedded Solutions.The company, which designs software and hardware used in a range of high-tech…
Family and friends pay tribute to bakery giant Colin Brace
The head of Brace’s Bakery, 96-year-old Colin Brace, died on February 12 after a short illness.