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.
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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…
Caerphilly Miner’s housing estate named development of the year
A housing development built on the site of the historic former Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital has been named Development of the Year in the Welsh Housing Awards.
Rugby legends Gareth Thomas and Martyn Williams take on Caerphilly firm at Senghenydd RFC
Welsh rugby legends Gareth Thomas and Martyn Williams dusted off their jerseys to compete against a team of amateurs from a Caerphilly company.
Caerphilly firm has starring role in UK’s biggest toy parade
A Caerphilly-based company took a starring role in a parade marking toy store Hamley’s 255th anniversary.
Carols from Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir at Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith will be filled with Christmas activities and festive music in the run-up to the big day.Mynyddislwyn Male Voice Choir will be in store from December 14 to December 20 performing…
Free swimming for youngsters at Caerphilly County Borough leisure centres
Youngsters aged 16 and under can go swimming for free at leisure centres across Caerphilly County Borough this month.
Blackwood girl in the running to be Britain’s Next Top Model
A 20-year-old “biker chick” from Blackwood is hoping to catch the eye of top TV judges on reality show Britain’s Next Top Model.
Two men caught masturbating in public in Pengam and Blackwood
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency in the Blackwood area.