Paralympic gold medallist Hollie Arnold, of Ystrad Mynach, and public health campaigner June Thomas, of Oakdale have been recognised in the New Year’s honours.
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Second growth award for Bedwas-based aircraft engineering company
An aviation engineering firm has been named the sixth-fastest growing business in the UK – just months after being named the fastest growing Welsh company.
Praise for Pengam pupils’ litter pick
Pupils from Lewis School Pengam have been praised for doing their bit to spruce up their local community on Friday, November 25.
Caerphilly castle’s firework display raises £7,000
Almost £7,000 was raised for charity through public collections at last year’s Caerphilly town fireworks display, held in the grounds of the castle.
Country parks bring in less than forecast in car parking charges
Controversial parking charges in country parks have brought in tens of thousands of pounds less in revenue than originally forecast.
Risca man handed two-year behavioural order in Blackwood
A 20-year-old man from Risca has been handed a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to stop him hanging around at Blackwood bus station.
What is going on? The full story of the £2.5m council pay scandal
The full cost to taxpayers of the long-running pay scandal at Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to hit £2.5 million, the local authority has confirmed. The row has been rumbling on for more than four years, and it is easy to forget the twists and turns it has taken. Richard Gurner takes a look back at how the scandal developed…
“Miracle” baby joy for woman who beat cancer after chemotherapy
A brave young woman who was told she would never conceive a child after cancer treatment has given birth to a baby girl called “miracle”.
Local firms honoured at Wales Marketing Awards
Caerphilly proved it is a borough bursting with marketing talent at The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) Wales Awards in November — with local businesses picking up three awards.
Sainsbury’s sign up to Christmas card recycle scheme to save forests
Local residents are being encouraged to recycle their Christmas cards at Sainsbury’s stores, as part of an initiative to help protect the world’s forests.