Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it is keen to hear from people who will be affected by the incoming changes to housing benefit.
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Environment Agency launch investigation after River Rhymney runs orange
Environment Agency Wales has launched an investigation after a 6.5 mile stretch of the River Rhymney turned orange.
Gwent Police arrest Gelligaer man
Updated: March 28Gwent Police have arrested and charged 34-year-old Brett Jayne, from the Gelligaer area, on suspicion of harassment.The arrest follows a previous appeal by the force.
Caerphilly schools go solar
Schools in the Heads of the Valley’s area of Caerphilly County Borough are set to benefit from new solar photovoltaic (PV) panels, with £71,000 worth of funding secured.The funding will allow the…
70 new jobs for Blackwood with 170 safeguarded as Seda UK announces £18m expansion
Seventy new jobs are be created in Blackwood with a further 170 safeguarded after a food packaging company announced an £18 million expansion.
National Assembly Committee agrees general principles of Human Transplantation (Wales) Bill
New laws to introduce a soft opt-out organ donation system in Wales is unlikely to increase the level of donations, the National Assembly’s Health and Social Care Committee has said.If it became…
Renewable energy firm expands after funding support from Caerphilly Council
A firm specialising in renewable energy technology has expanded and moved to new premises after financial support from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Renewable Innovations Ltd, now based on Caerphilly Business Park, supplies and…
Police appeal for shoplifter information after theft in Caerphilly
Police are trying to trace these two men following two shoplifting incidents at Sweet Sensation in Castle Court shopping centre in Caerphilly.
Welsh Government wants to improve fire safety in the home
Housing and Regeneration Minister Carl Sargeant has launched a 12 week consultation on proposals to introduce new regulations making automatic fire sprinklers compulsory in all new and converted residential premises.The Domestic Fire…
Classical guitarist named Caerphilly Young Musician of the Year 2013
A classical guitarist from St Martin’s Comprehensive School has won this year’s Caerphilly Young Musician of the Year award.