Almost £70,000 of Welsh Government cash is to be awarded to several projects in Caerphilly County Borough.The funding, totalling £68,200, is being made through the Tidy Town’s initiative. The projects include: •…
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Court closure plans criticised by Caerphilly MP Wayne David
The closure of Caerphilly Magistrates’ Court will see a drop in the number of people attending hearings, Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said.Last month the Ministry of Justice outlined plans to close…
New school defibrillators for Bedwas High School, Trinity Fields and Lewis School Pengam in Jack’s appeal
Three Caerphilly County Borough schools have each been presented with a heart defibrillator.Funding for the life saving machines was raised through Jack’s Appeal – set up in memory of Grant and June’s…
Killer whale spotted in Caerphilly Castle moat
A killer whale has been spotted in Caerphilly Castle moat.Visitors to the town should fear not, as the animal is a sculpture by Rhondda artist Barry Lewis.It is the third year running…
Budget cut warning from Caerphilly Council leader
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has called on the Welsh Government to give greater clarity on the level of future budget cuts to local authorities.Lesley Griffiths AM, the Minister for…
Public sector strike action
Firefighters will join a public sector strike on July 10 before walking out for eight consecutive days from Monday July 14.The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) are striking as part of a three…
Nelson man ‘beat six-week-old baby to death’, court hears
A boyfriend beat his girlfriend’s six-week-old baby to death on her first night out after giving birth, Newport Crown Court has heard.Michael Pearce, 32, was left alone with little Alfie Sullock while…
Police appeal after 14-year-old Bargoed boy goes missing
Police are appealing for information to find 14-year-old Curtis Gingell from Bargoed who has been reported as missing.Curtis was last seen at 9pm on July 4 in Oakdale. He also has contacts…
Trinant man killed friend after drug binge, court told
A Trinant man told police he had consumed a cocktail of drugs before killing a friend days after holding a knife to his throat in the street, a court heard.
Caerphilly County Borough scheme to help rough sleepers to be extended
A council-backed scheme which helps rough sleepers is likely to be extended.The Caerphilly Churches Night Shelter scheme was piloted at three churches in January 2013 to try and reduce rough sleeping in…