An ‘off-the-grid’ eco farmhouse has been praised by a senior European Union official for its sustainability.
Maes Yr Onn, in Manmoel, is completely self-sustainable for its energy.
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Blackwood retail access to be improved
Steps linking Blackwood town with Blackwood Gate retail park are to be fixed.
Caerphilly council staff and councillors raise £4,500 for elderly charity
Councillors and staff at Caerphilly County Borough Council have raised more than £4,500 for a charity that helps elderly people who have suffered abuse.
Lib Dems would scrap Severn Bridge tolls if returned to power
Business leaders have welcomed plans by the Liberal Democrats to scrap Severn Bridge tolls if the party was returned to power at next year’s UK General Election.The party has said scrapping the…
Crumlin-based Brace’s bakery takes on new staff after rise in demand
Crumlin-based bakery Brace’s has taken on five production and engineering staff at its Rogerstone bakery after an increase in demand.
Ystrad Mynach police officer had sex in custody room and sexually assaulted women, court told
A Gwent police officer based in Ystrad Mynach had sex with a woman suspect in the custody suite at his police station, Cardiff Crown Court heard today, July 18.
Caerphilly ladies night raises cash for Macmillan Cancer Support
A local ladies night has raised more than £1,600 for charity Macmillan.
Caerphilly mother and daughter Susan and Claire Ashman organised the event to support local people affected by cancer.
Dancers on show at Blackwood Miners’ Institute
Members from more than 50 dance clubs brought their moves together for a showcase at Blackwood Miners’ Institute recently.
Caerphilly housing association United Welsh celebrates its 25th anniversary
Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh has celebrated its 25th anniversary.
Gwent Police to develop £800,000 mobile phone app for officers
Gwent Police will spend more than £800,000 on an ‘app’ so officers can record statements at the scene of a crime.