An Abercarn couple became some of the first people to celebrate the legalisation of same-sex marriage by taking their vows on the day the law changed.
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Federation of Small Businesses in Wales supports vow to devolve business rates
Chancellor George Osborne vowed to devolve business rates to the Welsh Government in his Autumn Statement on December 3.
Islwyn MP calls for funeral costs review as one in five can’t afford death of loved ones
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to review the affordability of funerals. It comes after a report claimed one in five households can’t afford the cost of a basic funeral.
Five-year-old Fochriw girl honoured after rescuing mum from kitchen fire
A five-year-old girl has been honoured by fire chiefs after her and her best friend saved her epileptic Mum from a kitchen blaze at their home.
Caerphilly start-up Nudjed signs deal with Superdrug
A Caerphilly-based health technology start-up has struck a deal with health and beauty retailer Superdrug to trial its product.
Rhymney Allotments given £5,000 council cash
Rhymney Allotments have been given a cash boost of £5,000 from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s £50,000 Community Improvement Fund.
Caerphilly MP Wayne David gives lecture on World War One objector Morgan Jones in Parliament
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has given a special lecture in Parliament on the first conscientious objector to become an MP.
Success for Caerphilly Council’s Operation Santa
Generous people across Caerphilly County Borough have donated thousands of gifts to a council-run charity Christmas appeal.
Caerphilly women lose £11,000 holiday of a lifetime savings as Blue Skies Travel (UK) goes into liquidation
A group of friends were left “seething” after losing £11,000 when the travel agent they booked a “holiday of a lifetime” with went into liquidation.
Caerphilly Council’s Pontllanfraith House offices could close due to budget cuts
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s offices in Pontllanfraith could be closed as part of a bid to save £29m over the next three years.