Tax credits claimants in South Wales have been told by HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to report changes in their circumstances or face a fine if they over-claim.From April this year, any…
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BTM Youth Club holds open evening
A youth club set-up to combat antisocial behaviour in Bedwas has held an open evening to show the community some of its work.
Abertridwr girl, 12, hoping for success in singing competition
A 12-year-old girl from Abertridwr has wowed judges in a national singing competition.Chloe Goddard has made it through to the regional finals of the TeenStar competition and will be performing live on…
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 2013
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers.26 February 9.30am – Bargoed Library – Bargoed…
Plaid and Labour clash over free bulk waste collections and planned 2.35% council tax rise
Opposition Plaid Cymru councillors will question the ruling Labour group over its plans to reintroduce free bulk waste collections at the council’s showdown budget meeting on Wednesday.The Plaid group has claimed the…
UHOVI in line for education award
A local education initiative is hoping for success at the first Guardian University Awards this week.UHOVI (Universities Heads of the Valleys Institute) is shortlisted in the ‘commitment to widening participation’ category of…
Five food banks now in operation in New Tredegar, Blackwood, Risca and Caerphilly
Five food banks are now in operation across Caerphilly County Borough Council, as the number of people using them in Wales tripled last year.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management team have…
One absconded prisoner arrested by Gwent Police
A prisoner who went on the run after absconding from a South Gloucestershire Open prison has been arrested by Gwent Police.Stephen Rees, aged 31, and Liam Ahearne, aged 24, absconded from HMP…
Charities back calls by Lindsay Whittle AM for Welsh disability champion
Four charities that work with the disabled have backed calls by Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle for a Commissioner for the Disabled to be established.Disability Cymru, the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Scope and…
Caerphilly Council defends decision to close Cwmcarn High School over asbestos fears
Caerphilly’s education councillor has hit back at recent reports that have raised hopes of reopening asbestos-hit Cwmcarn High School.