Allotment enthusiasts in Rhymney are hoping to beat the thieves with new security marking kits.The Rhymney Valley Allotments Federation has issued SmartWater kits to all its members after a rise in thefts…
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Easter events in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough has a host of entertainment and events for you this Easter weekend.Have a good time on Good Friday at a free ‘Farm Open Day’. Come and see how the…
Budding Blackwood entrepreneurs showcase invention
Pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School have been showing off their entrepreneurial skills, by selling a mobile phone accessory they invented.Year 10 students Toni Williams, Zoe Parnell and Lowri Jones-Twinberrow have created a…
Caerphilly Council green awards secures sponsor
A council-run award scheme which recognises environmental improvements across Caerphilly County Borough has secured a sponsor.SEDA, a major international packaging company with a base near Blackwood, has agreed to be a key…
Argoed people choose heroes for new artwork
Argoed residents are being given an historic chance to choose three local champions to immortalise in steel as part of a project from charity Sustrans.The new Quoits Wood Crossing along the Blackwood…
Top Ten bingo hall fire in Ystrad Mynach was arson
An early morning fire at the Top Ten Bingo hall in Ystrad Mynach was deliberate, say Gwent Police.Two fire crews, from Caerphilly and Cefn Fforest, were called to the building in Bedwlwyn…
Caerphilly Business Forum: Meet the Buyer in Bargoed was promising
One of the challenges facing government at all levels is to rekindle economies at a local level.Across the UK there are regions where businesses are thriving and employment levels are relatively good…
Full list of candidates for Caerphilly County Borough Council election 2012
The full list of candidates standing in May’s election to Caerphilly County Borough Council has been released.Statement of Persons County Borough[1]
Social Services merger with Blaenau Gwent going well, says Caerphilly Council
The merger of Caerphilly’s Social Services department with Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council is progressing well, according to Caerphilly County Borough Council.This week saw the official integration of the first team of…
Plaid warn of council tax hikes under Labour in Caerphilly County Borough
Plaid Cymru has launched its election campaign by warning residents they face a hike in council tax if Labour won control of Caerphilly Council.The party, which currently controls Caerphilly County Borough Council,…