There has been a dramatic rise in complaints made against Gwent Police to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).
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Tax credit cuts will affect 12,000 families across Caerphilly, Islwyn, Merthyr and Rhymney
Almost 12,000 families across Caerphilly, Islwyn and Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney will be worse off by the UK Government’s cuts to tax credits, Unison has warned.
Firefighters’ lift rescue at Bargoed railway station
Firefighters from Aberbargoed were called to Bargoed railway station on Tuesday, October 13 to rescue two children stuck in a lift.
Caerphilly County Borough Council residents face 12% council tax rise over three years
Residents could see a council tax increase of more than 12% over the next three years, as well as facing cuts to services in excess £12 million next year.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Business rate relief extended
Economy Minister Edwina Hart has announced the Welsh Government has extended the Wales Retail Relief scheme for 2015/16 which will help shops cut up to £1,500 off their rates bill.
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle supports fight against ageism
South Wales East AM and Penyrheol councillor Lindsay Whittle has given his backing to the Say No To Ageism Campaign launched by Wales’ Older People’s Commissioner.
Entries sought for Caerphilly’s Pride in Your Place Awards
Nominations have opened for this year’s Pride in Your Place awards.
Newbridge dentist practice up for apprenticeship award
A Newbridge dental practice is up for a prestigious award for their work with apprentices.
Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Citizens Advice Bureau wins skills award
Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Citizens Advice Bureau has received a European award for a computer skills project.
Families pay tribute to Bargoed father and teen best friend who died in Merthyr car crash
Tributes have been paid to two best friends from the Bargoed area who died in a car crash on Sunday, October 11.