Six open spaces in Caerphilly County Borough have been awarded a prestigious Green Flag for 2017.
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Sponsored walk to raise money for drop-in centre for disabled children
A sponsored walk and wheelchair push to raise funds for a drop-in centre for disabled children is set to take place on Sunday, July 23.
Extra trains to be added to Wales’ rail network by 2018 with £2.9m investment
An extra 20 carriages will be added to the Welsh rail network by next year.
£15,000 raised for porcelain making to restart at Nantgarw China Works
The production of porcelain using a 200-year-old method is to restart at Nantgarw China Works after a crowdfunding campaign raised £15,000.
Caerphilly MP welcomes UK Government inquiry into contaminated blood scandal
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has “warmly welcomed” the announcement by the UK Government of an inquiry into the scandal of contaminated blood given to NHS patients during the 1970s and 1980s.
Caerphilly sales business to receive UK Steel Enterprise grant
A new Caerphilly business has been given a helping hand thanks to a business support grant awarded by Caerphilly County Borough Council and UK Steel Enterprise.
More support needed for mobile cancer care units, claims Islwyn MP
Islwyn Member of Parliament Chris Evans has called on the local health board to give more support for a cancer charity’s mobile care units.
Nominations open for annual volunteer awards ceremony
Nominations for the Caerphilly GAVO Volunteer Achievement Awards, which recognises the efforts of volunteers, have opened.
Police seek Nelson man in connection with offences
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 48-year-old man they’d like to speak to.
UPDATE: Police arrest Fleur-de-Lys man
Gwent Police has issued an appeal to find 28-year-old Shaun Davies – who has a tattoo on his right hand stating: “Loved by few hated by many”.