Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach has become the first school in Caerphilly County Borough to achieve a coveted award from global children’s charity Unicef.The school has been awarded a Level 1…
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Funding available for Armed Forces community projects
Projects that bring the local community and Armed Forces communities together in Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to apply for a funding grant.The Armed Forces Community Covenant Grant, funded by the…
Older People’s Commissioner praises support for older people in Caerphilly County Borough
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised work going on across Caerphilly County Borough to support older people living in the area.Over the past year, the commissioner, Sarah Rochira, and her…
Caerphilly woman arrested after fatal A472 crash
A 26-year-old woman from Caerphilly has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.The arrest follows the death of a pedestrian who was hit by a car on the…
Deputy leader of Caerphilly Council will stand down if elected Merthyr and Rhymney MP
The deputy leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has said he will stand down as a councillor if he is elected the MP for Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney.Cllr Gerald Jones, who represents…
Heolddu pupil wins Mayor’s Christmas card competition
A design from a pupil at Heolddu Comprehensive School was chosen as the winning entry to the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough’s Christmas card competition.Nataleaha Willey won the Mayor’s competition to design…
River of Light brightens up Caerphilly town centre
More than 500 residents donned their wellies and raincoats and braved the rain to take part in this year’s River of Light Lantern Parade.
Kind-hearted primary school children from Ystrad Mynach donate toys to young refugees
Children from Ysgol Gymraeg Bro Allta in Ystrad Mynach have each given a toy they no longer play with to the British Red Cross’ Refugee Service in South Wales.The act of kindness…
Two injured in Crumlin car crash
Two people were taken to hospital following a crash in Crumlin.The accident happened at the Pen y fan Industrial Estate just before 9am yesterday, December 23.Gwent Police said two cars collided with…
Bon Bon Buddies makes Christmas sweeter for Great Ormond Street Hospital patients
Licensed character confectionery company Bon Bon Buddies has donated 1,400 gifts to help bring some festive cheer to patients at one of the world’s leading children’s hospitals.The Oakdale-based company donated gifts to…