Environment Agency Wales has taken action against a composting site in Gelligaer after smells coming from it worsened.The amount of food waste entering Bryn Compost in Gelligaer will be significantly reduced as…
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Plaid AM Whittle backs campaign to tackle child neglect
Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle has backed a campaign to tackle the issue of child neglect.The South Wales East Plaid AM, who has a grown-up daughter, signed a pledge by Action for…
Caerphilly MP Wayne David’s blog: April 3
Why Police Stations are Important Gwent Police have announced that virtually all the police stations in the Caerphilly Borough will be closed to the public from July.As a direct consequence of the…
Islwyn MP calls for new legislation to tackle financial exclusion
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for new laws to tackle the growing problem of financial exclusion. A Ten Minute Rule Bill tabled by Mr Evans aims to ensure that banks are…
Caerphilly schools could get £1m wireless internet network
Councillors are set to agree plans for a £1million wireless internet network in schools throughout Caerphilly County Borough.The council’s cabinet is set to discuss the proposals, recommended for approval, at a meeting…
RSPCA appeal after horse shot dead in Markham
The RSPCA has launched an investigation after a horse was found dead with a gunshot to the headThe animal’s body was found by its owner in a field in Markham near Blackwood…
Caerphilly Young Musician of the Year 2012
Caerphilly Music Service recently held its annual Young Musician of the Year competition, with over 100 competitors seeking to win the coveted title and trophy.The winner, violinist Laura Bonar from St Martin’s…
Seeking help for alcohol abuse is easier than people think, say charity
A charity service which helps people with alcohol problems have said accessing services is easier than people think.CRI Caerphilly and Blaenau Gwent Adult Alcohol Service has said people who are drinking alcohol…
Fifth anniversary of Welsh smoking ban
Today marks the fifth anniversary of the smoking ban in Wales.The Welsh Government has announced the number of non-smokers exposed to other people’s smoke has fallen by half since the introduction of…
Caerphilly Council leading the way against invading Japanese Knotweed
About 850,000 square metres of the invasive Japanese Knotweed has been recorded in Caerphilly County Borough.The plant has been classed as an invasive plant species and can cause untold problems for householders…