The Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) has produced an online summer guide of events taking place during the summer holidays.
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Prince Charles praises British engineering at Oakdale’s General Dynamics during visit
HRH The Prince of Wales has praised the quality of British of engineering during a visit to the General Dynamics factory in Oakdale.Prince Charles was yesterday visiting the area as part of…
Find out how to volunteer in the community at Blackwood event
People interested in volunteering can find out how to do so in their community at a special event being held on Saturday July 11.
Anger over ‘knee-jerk’ plan that could close Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre
A community has come together in defiance of the possible closure of their local leisure centre.
Blackwood beach party a success
An estimated 7,000 people visited Blackwood for the annual beach party on the weekend of June 27 and 28.
Ministry of Justice confirms Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court will close
Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court is set to close, leaving no magistrates’ courts in Caerphilly County Borough after what the Caerphilly MP labelled a “farce” of a consultation.
Goodrich Hotel in Caerphilly town demolished
The Goodrich Hotel in Caerphilly town has been demolished to make way for social housing.
Redrow submits application to Caerphilly Council to build 260 homes in Hendredenny
Plans to build 260 houses in Hendredenny have been submitted despite developer Redrow not owning a crucial bit of access land.
Life of late Bedwas councillor and veteran campaigner Ray Davies celebrated at solidarity event
The political life of the late Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Labour councillor Ray Davies was celebrated by hundreds of people on July 4.
Your chance to win £100 worth of John Lewis vouchers
A new survey has revealed that Brits prefer to bury their heads in the sand, rather than check their bank balances, with half of the country saying they are surprised by the…