Caerphilly County Borough Council spent more than £488,000 on unlawful payments last year, according to its annual accounts.More than £270,000, already considered unlawful by the Wales Audit Office, was paid out through…
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Welsh Government announces two new business rate schemes
Two new business rates schemes have been announced by Economy Minister Edwina Hart in a bid to revitalise Welsh high streets and encourage commercial development.The schemes, announced in a statement to Assembly Members, are…
Hengoed musician wins prestigious Bryn Terfel Scholarship
A former pupil of Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni has won the Bryn Terfel Scholarship at the Urdd Gobaith Cymru youth competition in Aberystwyth.Flautist Chloe Angharad-Bradshaw, from Hengoed, won the prize, worth £4,000,…
45 jobs to go when Malaysian firm Unisem pulls out of Crumlin
Around 45 jobs are to go at a Crumlin factory after its Malaysian owners announced plans for its closure.Unisem, a global provider of semiconductor assembly and test services, said the factory will…
Penyrheol woman stole £31,000 from disabled sister
A Penyrheol woman who stole £31,000 from her disabled sister has walked free from court after being given a suspended sentence.Angela Wiltshire, 49, of Ty Isaf, spent the money on home improvements,…
Pensioners attacked and robbed in Cwmcarn
A pensioner suffered injuries to her face, arm and leg after a robber took her handbag and pushed her to the ground.Police officers are appealing for information following the robbery which happened…
Plaid leader welcomes Caerphilly Council action on ‘Bedroom Tax’
The leader of the Plaid Cymru group on Caerphilly County Borough Council has welcomed action to help those tenants affected by the bedroom tax.Earlier in the summer the Plaid group submitted a…
1,800 women tested for Hepatitis C
More than 1,800 women have received blood tests for Hepatitis C after it was revealed a former healthcare worker had the virus.The retired obstetrics and gynaecology worker’s main employment in Wales was…
Do you own Caerphilly’s oldest fridge or freezer?
The search is on for the oldest fridge or freezer in Caerphilly County Borough.The resident who is able to prove they have the oldest fridge or freezer in the borough will win…
Welsh Government calls on tougher action on payday lenders
The Welsh Government has called for tougher action on high interest payday loans companies after the new regulator said the “clock is ticking” for such lenders.The Financial Conduct Authority takes over from…