Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has announced he will stand down at the next Assembly Election.The announcement followed a government reshuffle on September 11 that removed him from the Cabinet as Minister for…
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From teacher to preacher – Bargoed woman gives up life in the classroom for clergy
A teacher from Bargoed has given up given up life in the classroom, switching from teaching to full-time ministry.For the last two years Revd Sue Pratten, has been the assistant curate (NSM)…
Caerphilly born writer credits Aber Valley Arts Festival for writing success
An aspiring writer has secured a book deal with top publisher Faber, nine years on from entering a local arts festival competition.
Fake booze and tobacco worth £14k seized in Caerphilly County Borough
Counterfeit alcohol and tobacco with a street value of more than £14,000 was seized by council officials over a four year period, figures have revealed.The contraband captured by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Hundreds attend Caerphilly County Borough events aimed at helping jobless
Around 700 people attended a series of events designed to help the unemployed back into the workplace.
Caerphilly Local History Society launches latest journal at town’s library
The Caerphilly Local History Society has launched the latest edition of its journal.The launch of its ninth journal took place on Saturday September 6 at Caerphilly Town Library.It was the first book…
Disabled Trinant pensioner ordered to pay £200 after falling asleep in McDonald’s car park
A disabled pensioner who suffers from diabetes has been ordered to pay £200 after falling asleep in a McDonald’s car park in Blackwood.
Elderly woman passenger freed from car after it was hit by bus in Llanbradach
A bus crashed into a car driven by an elderly woman in Llanbradach this morning, September 10.
Jake Sweeney football match tribute raises thousands for his family
A football match played in tribute to Jake Sweeney, who died four days after he was assaulted in Caerphilly town centre, has raised more than £6,000 for the 26-year-old’s family.
Wales’ only public food lab set to close
Caerphilly County Borough Council has allayed food safety fears after the closure of Wales’ only publicly-run food testing laboratory.Cardiff Council has announced the closure of Cardiff Scientific Services as part of a…