The demolition of Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital has been completed to make way for a housing development.The hospital closed its doors for the final time in November last year as staff and patients…
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Welsh Government agrees £900,000 spend on new vehicles for Welsh Blood Service
The Welsh Government has agreed to £900,000 of funding for new replacement vehicles for the Welsh Blood Service.The money will be spent on two new six-bed mobile blood collection clinic trailers, one…
Funding available from Caerphilly Council for sports club improvements
Sports clubs are being encouraged to apply for funding for improvements and expansion from Caerphilly County Borough Council.Clubs will be selected for the Community Chest Funding by the council on the strength…
Police appeal after burglaries in Blackwood, Oakdale and Bargoed
Gwent Police is appealing for information following three recent burglaries in the Blackwood, Bargoed and Oakdale areas.At approximately 2am on Wednesday September 5, a burglary occurred at a property on Ty-isha Terrace…
Staff sickness levels fall at Caerphilly County Borough Council
Sickness levels among staff at Caerphilly County Borough Council have fallen, according to a new report.Absences due to illness across the council fell from 4.34% in 2010/11 to 3.93% in 2011/12. The…
Aberbargoed Greenlands granted £65,000 for improvements
A nature reserve in Aberbargoed has been awarded a Welsh Government grant of £65,000.Aberbargoed Greenlands, which is the country’s first urban National Nature Reserve, will spend the money on building stone walling,…
Coleg Gwent sport students inspired by Paralympics
Coleg Gwent students got the chance to witness this summer’s inspirational sporting achievements first hand when they visited the Paralympic Games in London.In the final week of the Paralympics, sport students from…
Trecenydd woman fined £500 for failing to pick up dog’s mess
A woman from Trecenydd has been ordered to pay £500 by magistrates for letting her dog foul and then failing to pick it up.Rebecca Birnie, 23, of Third Avenue, was fined £400…
Risca Palace new home for painting
A painting of Risca Colliery has been unveiled in Risca Palace.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the painting, by Osi Rhys Osmond, will act as a striking reminder of the area’s rich…