Businesses in Caerphilly County Borough are being urged to take advantage of a rate relief scheme.Eligible firms can claim up to £1,000 in business rate relief from Caerphilly County Borough Council. Introduced…
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Grant money awarded for Caerphilly landlords
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £5,000 to deliver equalities and discrimination guidance to landlords.The council’s Equalities and Welsh Language team successfully bid for the funding from the TDS Charitable Foundation….
Cardiff Stadium trip a success for Caerphilly youngsters
A group of children taking part in a disability and inclusion summer scheme with Sport Caerphilly recently visited the home of Cardiff City for a tour and to experience the excitement of…
Charity walk for Caerphilly Miners’ Centre
A charity appeal to help transform a former hospital building into a new community centre is to hold its own ‘Three Peaks’ challenge.The GE Aviation Wales Caerphilly Three Peaks Challenge 2014 will…
Appeal after three men attack teenager in Bargoed
Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old boy was attacked while he suffered a blackout.The victim was walking along Park Drive, in Bargoed, when he felt dizzy and blacked out. While…
£50 on-the-spot fine for people caught smoking in cars carrying children proposed in Wales
People in Wales could face a £50 on-the-spot fine if they are caught flouting a ban on smoking in cars carrying children under plans unveiled by the Welsh Government.A six-week consultation on…
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert to stand down at 2016 Assembly Election
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…
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…