A new sensory garden has been opened at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.The garden opening, which is part of the Palliative Care Day Unit at the hospital, was attended by GE Aviation Vice President…
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Council engineer from Bargoed wins award
An engineer employed by Caerphilly County Borough Council has been awarded a top award by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE).Andrew Gould, of Bargoed, scooped the ICE Wales Ground Engineering Group Prize…
Residents’ views on flooding sought by Caerphilly Council
Residents’ views are being sought on how Caerphilly County Borough Council deals with flooding.Although flooding arising from rivers is the responsibility of Environment Agency Wales, the council still needs to develop a…
Unemployment still a concern for Caerphilly MP Wayne David, despite fall
Unemployment in Caerphilly County Borough fell last month by 3.1%, latest figures show.Despite the fall in people claiming Jobseekers’ Allowance between May 2012 and June 2012, Caerphilly MP Wayne David has said…
83 motorists fined for illegally parking in Bargoed
Police have fined 83 motorists in the last three months for parking illegally in Bargoed town centre.The issuing of fines – at £30 each – was part of a crackdown by police…
Breton Flag flies from Caerphilly Castle
Visitors and residents to Caerphilly town may have noticed a difference to Caerphilly Castle recently – the black and white flag of Brittany flying.The Gwenn-ha-du – which means white and black –…
Volunteer needed for substance misuse service DAYS
A substance misuse service which has helped an estimated 3,500 youngsters in the last 12 months is looking for volunteers.DAYS (Drug and Alcohol Youth Support), formally known as the CRI Young Persons…
Schools recycle 1.2 tonnes of old batteries
Pupils from 45 schools across Caerphilly County Borough have recycled more than a tonne of old batteries.Caerphilly County Borough Council launched its Schools Battery Recycling Initiative in December last year.In total 45…
St Gwladys Bargoed Primary School awarded Platinum Eco Flag
St Gwladys Bargoed Primary School has been awarded a Platinum Eco Flag for its environmental efforts.
50 drivers caught out in Gwent during 2012 Drink Drive Campaign
Fifty drivers either failed or refused a breath test during a summer drink drive crackdown by Gwent Police.During June this year 3,261 were tested in the force area as part of the…