Around 700 people attended a series of events designed to help the unemployed back into the workplace.
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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…
Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Caerphilly Castle continue to attract visitors
Cwmcarn Forest Drive and Caerphilly Castle have again been named in a list of Wales’ most visited tourist attractions.The 13th Century Caerphilly Castle, located in the heart of the town, has been…
Collaboration not devolution, says Gwent PCC
Policing in Wales should only be devolved if it can be proved to be better than the current structure according to the Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) for Gwent, Ian Johnston.Gwent PCC…
Caerphilly mum raises £2,000 for neonatal unit
A mother who had her baby son born prematurely at 24 weeks has raised around £2,000 for the neonatal unit which helped her little boy survive.Olly Fowler was at University Hospital Wales…
Roadworks at Pwll-y-Pant roundabout, Caerphilly
Caerphilly County Borough Council is making motorists aware of possible disruption on the roads in the Caerphilly basin area.Ground clearance works began near Pwll-y-Pant roundabout on Monday September 1, and are scheduled…