A food bank which supports families and individuals in need of emergency food packages is appealing for volunteers to work at its base at the Tab Life Centre in Pontllanfraith.With support from…
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Caerphilly breastfeeding support group Full Circle nominated for award
A breastfeeding support group for Caerphilly mums has been nominated for three national awards.
Caerphilly Mayor’s Great Hall Charity Gala
A Gala evening, presented by Island Opera, in aid of the Mayor of Caerphilly’s Charity Appeal is to be held in the spectacular surroundings of Caerphilly Castle’s Great Hall.The Gala evening is…
Tour of Britain cycle race to return to Caerphilly in 2013
The Tour of Britain cycle race is to return to Caerphilly in 2013 for the third time.
Caerphilly County Borough Council sets up own investigation into pay row
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to set up a special seven-member cross party committee to investigate concerns surrounding the controversy.
Local Authorities urged to promote Welsh within the community
Local Authorities in Wales have been urged to do more to promote and support the use of the Welsh language within their communities. The Minister with responsibility for the Welsh language, Leighton…
Environment Agency warns of heavy rain and possible flooding across south Wales
Environment Agency Wales is advising people to be alert as prolonged heavy rainfall could lead to localised flooding across parts of south Wales over the next two days. Persistent rain is likely…
Caerphilly Council awarded £2.5m funding to make homes more energy efficient
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded £2.5 million Arbed Funding from the Welsh Government to help homeowners become more energy efficient.Arbed is a Welsh Government initiative introduced in 2009 to “bring…
8,000 sign petition in Caerphilly County Borough against the “Bedroom Tax”
The three Labour MPs for the Caerphilly Borough, Wayne David (Caerphilly), Chris Evans (Islwyn) and Dai Havard (Merthyr and Rhymney), have handed in a petition to the Prime Minister opposing the so-called “Bedroom Tax”.
Launch date for NewBuy scheme announced by Welsh Government
Minister for Housing and Regeneration, Carl Sargeant, has announced that the Welsh Government’s flagship mortgage guarantee scheme will be launched on June 3.