The Principality Building Society has reported a growth in profits and mortgage lending.Pre-tax profits for 2013 were up £3m to £28.7m, a rise of nearly 12% compared to last year.The profits rise was driven by an overall…
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Call for Caerphilly Council bosses’ pay cut
Controversial pay rises awarded to 21 senior council officers should be renegotiated to save money, according to opposition councillors.The Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has said reversing the pay…
Councillors approve Islwyn West school proposals
Plans to build a new £18 million secondary school have moved a step closer.At a meeting on February 19, Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Cabinet agreed to publish a statutory notice detailing proposals…
£541 out of YOUR pocket – The cost of welfare cuts to every adult in Caerphilly County Borough
UK Government welfare cuts could cost every working age adult in Caerphilly County Borough £541 a year, the Welsh Government has claimed.The figure is based on research commissioned by the Welsh Government…
Car crash near Bryn Meadows in Maesycwmmer
An accident at the roundabout near to Bryn Meadows Golf Club in Maesycwmmer is causing huge traffic problems.The A472 westbound is blocked after the three car crash affecting traffic travelling between Newbridge…
Two Caerphilly Council bosses charged with misconduct in a public office
The chief executive and deputy chief executive of Caerphilly Council are to face charges of misconduct in public office, Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed.Having reviewed the police file, Nicola Haywood, head…
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall to launch fundraising campaign
To mark the 90th anniversary of the foundations being laid, volunteers at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall will be launching a new fundraising campaign in April.Called ‘Raise the Roof’, the campaign aims to raise…
New Caerphilly tyre company pumped for success
Redundancy can leave many people devastated, but for local Caerphilly man Marc Hawkey it was the opportunity to strike out and form his own business.The 27-year-old was working as a workshop controller…
South Wales Fire Service warn of exploding e-cigarettes
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service is warning people who use e-cigarettes not to leave them unattended while charging after reports of some of the devices exploding.Crews from South Wales Fire and…
Caerphilly Council’s catering team up for national awards
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s catering team has been nominated for four awards by the Local Authorities Caters Association (LACA).The LACA awards honours individuals and teams of people who make a difference in…