The Scouting movement in the Caerphilly district has appointed a new commissioner.Miranda Holmes will take on the role for the Caerphilly, Rhymney Valley and Islwyn district on March 1.Ms Holmes has been…
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Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s Blog: Votes at 16
In his blog, Caerphilly MP Wayne David outlines his argument to lower the voting age from 18 to 16.
Caerphilly Council freezes price of school dinners for third year running
The price of school meals in Caerphilly County Borough have been frozen for the third year running.Primary school meals will remain at £1.80 and secondary school meals at £2.05. There has been…
Missing Newbridge man Kyle Vaughan’s family ‘prepared for the worst’
The family of a Newbridge man missing for more than a month have said they need to prepare for the worst.
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood visits Caerphilly on tour of Wales
Plaid Cymru leader Leanne Wood visited Caerphilly town on Thursday on the second leg of her Tour of Wales.The AM spoke with local party members and supporters at the town’s rugby club…
Plans to cut Welsh MPs from 40 to 30 voted against
Tory plans to cut the number of MPs in Wales from 40 to 30 are effectively dead after the Lib Dems voted against their coalition partners.MPs on Wednesday voted by 334 to…
Welsh Government launches campaign against domestic abuse ahead of Six Nations
The Welsh Government has launched a publicity campaign aimed at reducing the increased levels of domestic abuse that happen around the time of the Six Nations rugby tournament.The publicity campaign, which includes…
Caerphilly man scoops £1.1m on Lotto
A bowls enthusiast from Caerphilly has made his teammates green with envy after banking a staggering £1,135,578 Lotto Jackpot.
Rhymney line cleared after derailment near Bargoed
Network Rail has completed work to clear the Rhymney line near Bargoed after a train was derailed Wednesday morning.
Blackwood police sergeant to cycle across Kenya and Tanzania in memory of late mother
A police sergeant from Blackwood is getting on her bike next month to cycle 550km across Kenya and Tanzania in memory of her late mother.