The constituencies of Caerphilly and Islwyn, which cover most of Caerphilly County Borough, have seen an increase in unemployment, latest figures suggest.Despite unemployment across Wales falling by 3,000 the two Parliamentary areas…
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Unemployment in Wales falls by 3,000
Unemployment in Wales has fallen by 3,000 according to latest figures from the the Office for National Statistics.The number of people out of work between October and December last year was 134,000…
Review of Community Health Councils announced by Welsh Government
The role of Community Health Councils – which act as a patients’ watchdog for the NHS in Wales – are to be reviewed, the Welsh Government has announced.The eight CHCs provide a…
64-year-old man robbed at home in Tan Y Bryn, Rhymney
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a 64-year-old man was robbed at his home in Tan y Bryn, Rhymney. Two men called at the victim’s house at about 4.45pm on on…
Aberbargoed Library to close in March
Aberbargoed Library will be closing its doors for the final time on Friday March 9, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.The council made the decision to close the library last year –…
Caerphilly Council leader blames Welsh Government for 4% rent increase on homes
The 4% rent hike faced by council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough has been blamed on the Labour-run Welsh Government.Caerphilly Council leader Allan Pritchard, of the Plaid-led authority, said the guidelines are…
RSPCA appeal over dumped kitten in Aberbargoed
The RSPCA is appealing for information after a dead six-month-old kitten was found dumped in Aberbargoed.The black kitten was found in a black plastic bag by a resident hanging from a tree…
Police warning after spate of aerial and Sky cable thefts in Bedwas and Caerphilly
Police are warning residents to be on their guard because thieves are stealing aerial cables from people’s homes in the Bedwas and Caerphilly area.In the last two weeks, ten properties in Bedwas…
Caerphilly employment centre to be reopened by rugby’s Jonathan Davies
Rugby legend Jonathan Davies will help open a refurbished employment and training centre on Monday.Wales’ largest work-based training provider, ACT, has completed a major expansion of its Skills Academy in Caerphilly.Local employers…
Hope for stricken Pontllanfraith plastic recycling firm
Administrators for a recycling firm based in Pontllanfraith are confident they can rescue the company with a new owner.Begbies Traynor say they are confident of finding a buyer for Plastics Sorting Ltd,…