Views are being sought on the future use of the existing Caerphilly Library building, which is due to be closed next year when the new library opens in the town.Labour councillors James…
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Free training and support with QWEST
A European-funded project is offering free training to help get people back into work.QWEST, which stands for Quality, Work, Employability, Skills and Training, provides a wide range of accredited training courses designed…
Payday loan companies are “loan sharks”, says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called on the UK Government to do more to regulate payday loan companies labelling them “loan sharks”.Speaking in a House of Commons debate on Thursday, Mr Evans…
St Ilan in Caerphilly reopens as a Welsh language school
A comprehensive school, closed since 2007, has welcomed back pupils after it was reopened as a Welsh-language school.From this month, the former St Ilan School site, off Pontygwindy Road, in Caerphilly, will…
Bus passengers pick up bill for pay rises, claim Plaid Cymru
Bus passengers are paying the price for Caerphilly Council’s pay scandal, Plaid Cymru group leader Councillor Colin Mann has claimed.Labour-run Caerphilly County Borough Council is axing bus services to save £200,000 with…
Heavy rain expected across Wales tomorrow
Natural Resources Wales is asking people to be alert for localised flooding as heavy showers are expected to affect large areas of Wales tomorrow (September 6) and into the weekend.This could lead…
Plaque for biker Malcolm Uphill
A bronze plaque commemorating legendary motorcyclist Malcolm Uphill is to be unveiled in Caerphilly town.Uphill, who was born in Trecenydd, was the first man to average over 100 mph for a lap…
Rail clean-up for new Energlyn station
Rail staff and community volunteers were out in force recently to spruce-up the surroundings of the developing station at Energlyn and Churchill Park in Caerphilly.Staff working on the construction of the new…
More people using libraries in Caerphilly County Borough
More people are visiting libraries across Caerphilly County Borough.According to statistics from Caerphilly County Borough Council, 90,000 more people visited libraries in 2012/13 compared to the previous 12 months.The council has said…
South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle’s blog: September 5
Cervical Screening I’ve raised the issue of cervical screening tests with the Welsh Health Minister Mark Drakeford. Two constituents contacted me over changes that mean from this month the starting age for…