Caerphilly councillor Mike Prew has been re-elected as the area’s youth champion for a fourth year.Cllr Prew, who represents the Morgan Jones ward for Plaid Cymru, said: “I’m delighted to serve as…
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CCTV appeal following theft from Ystrad Mynach Spar
Gwent Police has issued these CCTV images after alcohol was stolen from a Spar shop in Ystrad Mynach.The shop, in Penallta Road, Ystrad Mynach, was hit by shoplifters on Wednesday August 3,…
Work begins on new Cwm Ifor Primary School in Penyrheol
Construction work on a new £6 million primary school in Penyrheol has begun.Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews attended a sod-cutting ceremony on the site of the new Cwm Ifor Primary School on…
Almost 800 pledges for Caerphilly Council’s Operation Santa appeal
Kind hearted residents from across Caerphilly County Borough have pledged to donate almost 800 gifts in the first week of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Christmas appeal.Operation Santa, which aims to help out…
Owners at risk of losing homes in Caerphilly County Borough
Home owners in Caerphilly County Borough are at serious risk of having their property repossessed, research by charity Shelter Cymru suggests.According to the homelessness charity, Caerphilly has a rate of 4.58 possession…
Caerphilly County Borough Remembrance Services 2011
This weekend, people across Caerphilly County Borough will pay tribute to those who have lost their lives in military conflict.
Coleg Gwent students raise cash for Macmillan Cancer Support
Catering and hospitality students raised £335 for Macmillan Cancer Support with a coffee morning.The team of students offered bacon rolls, welsh cakes and other snacks, freshly prepared by them as part of…
Llanbradach residents hand in petition calling for new health centre
Residents in Llanbradach have continued their campaign for a new village health centre with a second petition.A 500-signature petition has been presented to Dr Andrew Goodall, chief executive of the Aneurin Bevan…
Risk of surface water flooding across South Wales due to heavy rain
Environment Agency Wales are advising people to be alert for disruption from possible localised surface water flooding across Wales, particularly South Wales, later today and tomorrow.
Plaid AM backs campaign for better public toilets
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has proposed a statement of opinion along with three other Assembly members calling for better public toilets.The statement of opinion, which is the Assembly’s mechanism for allowing…