Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it has “significantly reduced” its reliance on using Bed and Breakfasts for emergency homeless accommodation.
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Unique £5 note “worth £20,000” in circulation in Blackwood
An artist famed for his miniature masterpieces has provided a spark of Willy Wonka-esque magic to Caerphilly County Borough.
Rhymney woman gives birth to own grandchild after acting as surrogate to cancer-survivor daughter
A woman from Rhymney has become mother to her own grandchild, by giving birth to a surrogate baby for her daughter.
Sea of Santas dash for charity across Parc Penallta
Parc Penallta, near Ystrad Mynach, turned into a river of rejoicing red as a sea of seasonal Father Christmases took part in the first annual Santa Dash.
Police appeal to find man recalled to prison
A man with links to the Caerphilly area has been recalled to prison after failing to comply with his licensing conditions.
Police issue warning over Newbridge bogus caller
Gwent Police has warned residents to be wary of bogus callers purporting to be collecting for charities.
‘Bedroom Tax’ has cost council tenants £3.7 million since 2013
Council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough will have paid out £3.7 million in additional rent payments since the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax was introduced three years ago.
Over 2,000 gifts pledged to Operation Santa for Christmas
Residents and local businesses have pledged more than 2,000 gifts to disadvantaged children this Christmas as part of the council-run Operation Santa appeal.
Gwern y Domen Conservation Group wins sustainability award
The Gwern y Domen Conservation Group has won a prestigious award for its efforts in a fight against a 618-home development between Rudry and Caerphilly.
Caerphilly MP’s concern over EU fund loss
The UK Government has admitted it could pay for access into the European Union single market once Britain leaves the EU.