A bus service between Risca and Newport which was due to be axed is to continue.The R1 evening bus service was saved after a new contract was negotiated by Caerphilly County Borough…
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Cerys Yemm’s mother calls for the demolition of Argoed’s Sirhowy Arms
The mother of a young woman horrifically killed by a recently-released prisoner is calling for the demolition of the Argoed bail hostel where the attack took place.Heartbroken mum Paula Yemm, 49, wants…
Aberbargoed Cenotaph is re-dedicated
A re-dedication ceremony was held at Aberbargoed Cenotaph on June 7.Representatives of the 203 Welsh Field Hospital were among official guests and residents who paid tribute to fallen servicemen and women.Standard bearers…
Ex-Irish PM Bertie Ahern visits Risca Comprehensive School
Risca Comprehensive School pupils were visited by former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern recently, who gave pupils his three top tips for success.The Fianna Fáil, or Republican Party, politician was integral in…
Your views on S4C wanted – viewer event to be held in Caerphilly town
Welsh language broadcaster S4C will be hosting a ‘Viewer’s Evening’ at Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Caerphilly town, on Tuesday June 16.Following the success of the Urdd Eisteddfod 2015 in Caerphilly, there will…
Velothon Wales should not come to Caerphilly again, says MP Wayne David
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said the Velothon Wales cycling event should not come to Caerphilly again.Yesterday around 15,000 cyclists from across Europe rode through South East Wales.Part of the 140km route…
Maesycwmmer farm owner’s compensation claim upheld by High Court judge
A Caerphilly farm owner could receive extra compensation after being forced to sell land for the A469 relief road in 1991.
Dispersal orders to be enforced in Caerphilly and Penyrheol
Two 24-hour dispersal order have been issued for Caerphilly and Penyrheol, starting at 5pm today, June 12.
Blackwood Comprehensive pupils play stock market
Year 10 pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School have taken part in this year’s Stock Market and Investment Challenges for schools and colleges, recently held at the Cardiff School of Management.
Caerphilly-based company Nudjed speak at Digital 2015 conference
A Caerphilly-based health technology company was a keynote speaker at a conference exploring Wales’ digital future.