Caerphilly Labour MP Wayne David has shunned a Parliamentary pay rise. Wales Office minister Mr David, who was ordered to repay almost £13,000 of expenses last month, has said he will not…
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New Ystrad Mynach dodgeball and dance club
Youngsters aged between seven and 17 can get fit with a new sporting club. Every Tuesday at the Ystrad Mynach Boys and Girls Club, in Lisburn Road, youngsters can take part in…
Youth theatre group looking for new committee members
Friends of Caerphilly Youth Theatre is looking for new committee members. Are you a business-minded person with an interest in the arts? Are you willing to give up some of your spare…
Councillor in Islwyn seat row returns to Labour
A rebel Labour councillor who quit the party in a row about the shortlist for the Islwyn seat has rejoined the party. Ynysddu’s Jan Jones was one of four councillors who resigned…
Gwent Police launch DVD to help Deaf community
Gwent Police has launched a new crime prevention DVD aimed at Britain’s Deaf community. The force teamed up with the British Deaf Association to produce the DVD after an idea by one…
National success for New Tredegar TV production firm
A TV production company based in New Tredegar is to have one of its programmes screened on national BBC Two. Zipline Creative has had its TV series Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience picked…
No footbridge tribute for late Risca councillor
A new footbridge planned for Risca will not bear the name of a late councillor. A 155-name petition was handed to Caerphilly County Borough Council in support of naming the bridge at…
Community safety events in Aber Valley
Two community safety events are being held next week in the Aber Valley for residents aged over 50. Pupils from St Cenydd Comprehensive School will be performing a short play, during the…
Caerphilly Council website rated highly
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s website has been rated highly in a survey of its users. A national survey undertaken by the Society of Information Technology Management recognised www.caerphilly.gov.uk as an example of…
Caerphilly AM launches new diabetes group
A new cross party group on diabetes is being launched later this month at the Welsh Assembly by Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert AM and Diabetes UK Cymru. The group will work closely…