Islwyn’s Labour MP Chris Evans has backed a campaign supporting local libraries.Mr Evans teamed up with comedian and author Tony Hawkes to show his support for libraries at the launch of the…
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Clothing collection companies prosecuted by Caerphilly Council
Two clothing collection companies have been prosecuted for unlicensed collections in Caerphilly County Borough.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Trading Standards department took the two companies, Hand of Help UK Ltd and Alra Clothing…
New members wanted for Caerphilly County Youth Theatre
Caerphilly County Youth Theatre is currently looking for new members to join its cast and crew.If you have a passion for theatre and/or the technical side of it, and are between 14…
Next phase of Ystrad Mynach road improvements to start
The next phase of roadworks in Ystrad Mynach is due to start on January 14.From that date, motorists travelling westbound on the A472 from Maesycwmmer towards Ystrad Mynach will not be able…
Nelson charity worker scales Sydney Harbour Bridge
A 23-year-old charity worker from Nelson, has scaled the famous Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia to raise funds for Diabetes UK Cymru.Danielle Angell, who works for the charity as a volunteering development…
Appeal to find Risca teenager missing over New Year
UPDATE: January 6, 5.41pm. Gwent Police reported that Chelsea Lyddon has been found.Gwent Police is appealing for information to trace a missing Risca teenager.Fourteen-year-old Chelsea Lyddon was reported as missing to police…
Baby sign language classes to start in Caerphilly
A new baby sign language class in Caerphilly town is aiming to help parents communicate better with their children.The new classes, being run by mum-of-two Laura Fergusson, teaches children from the age…
New business grant for economic growth in Caerphilly County Borough Council
The Welsh Government has launched a £15 million Wales Economic Growth Fund for businesses.Expanding and growing businesses in Caerphilly County Borough can apply for grants starting at £100,000 for investment to create…
Bargoed hotel fire still under investigation
Investigations are still ongoing into the cause of a major fire which gutted a historic hotel.The fire at the Old Mill Hotel, Station Road, Bargoed, happened during the early hours of Monday…
Arrests over attempted armed robbery at ‘dip’ garage in Trecenydd
Gwent Police have arrested two men in connection with an attempted armed robbery at the ‘dip’ garage on St Cenydd Road, Trecenydd.A man brandishing a knife threatened staff in the attempted robbery…