Thousands of pounds has been raised at the official launch of this year’s Mayor’s charity appeal.Each year, the new Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough Council chooses which charities will benefit from fundraising…
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Fly-tipping drops by 42% in Caerphilly County Borough in a year
Instances of fly-tipping across Caerphilly County Borough have dropped by 42% in a year, according to Welsh Government figures.Caerphilly County Borough Council has reported that in the financial year 2011/12 there were…
Caerphilly man completes charity Triathlon
A Caerphilly resident took the plunge, got in gear and laced up his running shoes on Sunday August 19 at Tri Together – a triathlon event organised by Leonard Cheshire Disability.Alun Edwards…
Trecenydd printer signs deal with Cardiff Blues
A printing company based in Trecenydd has signed a deal with rugby side Cardiff Blues to become its official print partner.The five figure deal between Pink Panther, based at Trecenydd Business Park,…
Bargoed youngsters can have their say on community changes
Bargoed’s Neighbourhood Policing Team are inviting youngsters from the town to attend a youth PACT (Partners and Communities Together) meeting this week.The youth PACT meeting is an opportunity for youngsters to have…
Friends hope to raise £2,000 for Help for Heroes with bike ride from Caernarfon to Caerphilly
Three friends will be setting off on a 190 mile cycle ride from Caernarfon Castle to Caerphilly Castle on Friday to raise cash for charity Help for Heroes.Tony Griffths, 54, Jason Howe,…
GCSE results 2012: Pass rate improves in Caerphilly County Borough
The pass rate for GCSEs, grades A* to C, in Caerphilly County Borough has risen to 60.7% compared to 58.6% last year.The overall pass rate for grades A* to G has increased…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Plenty of options available after GCSEs and A-levels
In his regular column for Caerphilly Observer, Caerphilly Business Forum’s chair Tony Sheehan looks at the options available to people post-GCSEs and A-levels
Blackwood Little Theatre bares all for production of Calendar Girls
The cast of an amateur production of hit stage show and film Calendar Girls have peeled their clothes off for their own charity calendar.Blackwood Little Theatre is putting the play on next…
GCSE results 2012: Wales’ pass rate remains at 98.7%
The overall GCSE pass rate for Wales in 2012 has remained at 98.7% – equalling last year’s results.GCSE results for students in Wales show: Overall pass rate remains at 98.7%. Passes at…