Caerphilly MP Wayne David has given a special lecture in Parliament on the first conscientious objector to become an MP.
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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.
Record crowds give towns a boost with Christmas cheer
Christmas cheer has filled the streets of towns right across Caerphilly County Borough, with the festive period very much underway.Record-breaking crowds flocked to Bargoed on November 29 for the town’s annual Christmas…
Rugby legend Gareth Thomas ditches pitch for classroom in Bedwas
Former Wales and British and Irish Lions rugby star Gareth Thomas has swapped his boots for the classroom in a bid to help children’s communication skills.Gareth Thomas, who captained Wales in both…
Prince Charles visits Newbridge to officially reopen the Memo
The Prince of Wales has officially opened the newly restored Newbridge Memorial Hall today and was greeted by around 400 people.The Newbridge Memorial Hall, known as ‘The Memo’, is a Grade II…
Illegal tattooist who was operating in Risca fined £1,050
An illegal tattooist has been fined £1,050 by magistrates.Stephen Stevens, of Duke Street, Abertillery, appeared at Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court on Friday November 28 and admitted eight offences relating to illegal tattooing and…
Appeal after burglary in Aberbargoed
Police are appealing for information following a burglary at a property on Mount Pleasant Street in Aberbargoed sometime overnight between December 9 and 10.Stolen items included jewellery, an iPad, a wallet, a…
Two adults and a child treated with oxygen after living room fire
Two adults and a child were treated with oxygen by firefighters after a house fire in Blackwood.A crew from Aberbargoed was called to a report of a living room fire at a…