Rev Dean Aaron Roberts is the CEO of the Parish Trust Charity. In this article he explains why he believes food banks must be used as a way out of poverty.
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Gwent Police chief: ‘XL Bully ban a huge burden’
Gwent Police chief constable Mark Hobrough has said the ban on the XL bully breed of dog has placed a ‘huge burden’ on policing.
Council proposing to axe library service where it spent £27,000 refurbishing building
Almost £27,000 was spent last year refurbishing Pengam Library – although the building will stay open as a Welsh language childcare space
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall to celebrate centenary with special gala night
Friday February 7 marks exactly 100 years since Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall first opened its doors, and the occasion is being marked with a special gala concert.
Rugby round-up: Bedwas climb the table as Penallta slip up
With the season fast approaching its conclusion, sides across Caerphilly County Borough make their final push for promotion as others fight for safety.
Football round-up: Bluebirds claim big point and Treowen Stars make push to join them
It was a busy weekend of football across Caerphilly County Borough as most clubs enter their final stages of the season.
‘Ongoing improvement’ in handling of adoption allowance payments
Newport City Council is making “emerging and ongoing improvement” in its payment of adoption allowances to families.
Plaque commemorating once-forgotten WWI soldier unveiled
Lance Corporal Haydn Carlyle Phillips, a former Lewis School Pengam pupil, was gassed in the German Spring Offensive of March 1918.
Paedophile who sexually assaulted 13-year-old girl in park jailed
Dean Williams, who was 26 at the time, assaulted his young victim in a park in Caerphilly after he had added her on Snapchat.
Welsh GPs accept revised contract offer from Welsh Government
GPs in Wales have voted to accept a revised contract offer from the Welsh Government for this financial year.