More than 70 cases of homophobic bullying have been recorded in schools across South East Wales – with half in schools in Caerphilly County Borough.
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Driver taken to hospital after Pengam crash
A 25-year-old motorist had to be cut free from the wreckage of his vehicle after a crash near Ffynonwen Terrace off Pengam Road, Pengam, last night (Sunday July 8).Fire and rescue crews…
Plaid name ex-fire chief as candidate for Penyrheol by-election
Former Assistant Chief Fire Officer Steve Skivens has been chosen by Plaid Cymru to contest the by-election in Penyrheol ward, Caerphilly caused by the death of dedicated councillor Anne Collins. It will…
Almost a third of children either overweight or obese in Caerphilly County Borough
Almost a third of children aged between four and five in Caerphilly County Borough are either overweight or obese, according to a new report by Public Health Wales.The findings are from a…
Caerphilly Council’s acting chief executive suspended after arrest
The acting chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council has been suspended following his arrest on suspicion of fraud and misconduct in public office.Nigel Barnett was arrested by Avon and Somerset Police…
Canmol Marketing awards launched
Caerphilly businesses are being urged to enter the 2013 Canmol: Wales Marketing Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Marketing.Canmol, which means “to praise” in Welsh, was created in 2008 to promote…
National Autistic Society Cymru launches Caerphilly branch
The National Autistic Society Cymru (NAS Cymru) has established a new support group in Caerphilly.The new branch, the charity’s 12th, has evolved out of the Caerphilly Autism Family Support Group.Nicola Coleman, who…
New targets to reduce poverty in Wales announced
Plans to provide 5,000 job and training opportunities for households in Wales where no-one has a job are at the heart of new Welsh Government plans to tackle poverty announced on Wednesday.The…
Caerphilly Council’s acting deputy chief executive assumes top position
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s acting deputy chief executive has assumed the authority’s top position after its chief executive and deputy had been arrested on suspicion of fraud and misconduct in public office.Anthony…
Festival fun brings thousands to Blackwood
Over 15,000 people turned up to see the beach come to Blackwood over the weekend – as the Blackwood Summer Festival was back in town.The annual event was a massive success this…