There were two accidents on the A468 Caerphilly bypass yesterday, Wednesday December 16, which caused heavy traffic in the area.Caerphilly Observer mistakenly reported that four cars had been involved in a single…
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Accident blocks A468 between Bedwas Bridge roundabout and Pwll-y-Pant roundabout
A crash involving four cars has closed the A468 between Bedwas Bridge roundabout and Pwll-y-Pant roundabout.
New Caerphilly Youth Forum members elected
The Caerphilly Youth Forum, which represents the interests of youngsters to Caerphilly County Borough Council, has recently held its Cabinet elections for the forthcoming year.There were nine positions available during the election,…
Questions asked over cost of Caerphilly Council’s mobile customer service centre
A mobile customer centre launched by Caerphilly County Borough has cost the local authority £39 in staff costs for each resident using the service.Now, it is likely to be scrapped as part…
Oakdale pupils from urge motorists to slow down to 20mph
Pupils from Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Derwen and Rhiw-Syr-Dafydd Primary School have taken part in a competition to design 20mph speed limit signs for Oakdale.
Blackwood councillor calls for parking charges to raise extra cash
A Labour councillor has called for charges to be introduced at more council-run car parks to raise extra cash for council services.
Assembly Members’ concerns over draft Wales Bill
The UK Government’s draft Wales Bill is made for Wales, but not made with Wales, according to a National Assembly committee.The Constitutional and Legislative Affairs Committee has been looking at what impact…
Charity money collected in 1875 after Cwmcarn flooding disaster will finally be paid out
Charity money originally collected 140 years ago after a major flood in the Cwmcarn Valley has been released after the efforts of local residents and councillors.
Jack’s Appeal targets primary schools for heart defibrillators
A campaign set up in memory of a late 15-year-old boy to equip every secondary school in Caerphilly County Borough with a heart defibrillator is now targeting primary schools, after its objective was successfully completed.
Families needed across Caerphilly County Borough to support youngsters
Caerphilly County Borough Council is looking for families to support youngsters who have either previously been in foster care or have been homeless.The council’s 16-Plus Team is recruiting for ‘Supported Lodging Providers’.The…