Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has urged local authorities in Wales to stand up against what he describes as ‘back door’ reorganisation by the Welsh Government.Local Government Minister Carl…
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Arriva Trains Wales announces cut price fares for over 55s
Train company Arriva Trains Wales has announced the return of £18 returns for people aged over 55 to anywhere on its network.The scheme, called Club 55, will be available from September 4…
Bedwas hockey tournament raises £700 for Help for Heroes
A charity hockey tournament has raised £700 to help wounded armed forces veterans.Bev Rogers, Sports Development Officer for Caerphilly County Borough Council, was inspired by her love of hockey and her son…
No cold calling zone introduced in Springfield
Cold calling has been banned in two streets in Springfield, near Pontllanfraith, to ward off bogus callers.More than 100 properties on Elim Way and Chapel Close are covered by the No Cold…
Bargoed motorists warned over illegal parking
Gwent Police has issued a warning to drivers in Bargoed to park legally after a recent crackdown.Over the last two months officers have handed out 45 fixed penalties of £30 fines and…
Jocelyn Davies backs Elin Jones to be new Plaid Cymru leader
South Wales East AM Jocelyn Davies has backed Ceredigion AM Elin Jones’ bid to become leader of Plaid Cymru.Ms Jones, 45, announced her bid to become party leader on Thursday. Current leader…
Hengoed teen praised for helping collapsed man in street
A Hengoed teenager has been praised for his quick thinking actions in helping a collapsed man in the street.Jordan Franklin, 14, was walking home from Hengoed train station when he came across…
Caerphilly County Borough has two of the most deprived areas in Wales
St James and Twyn Carno have been named as two of the most deprived areas in Wales, according to new Welsh Government statistics.The Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation (WIMD) is the official…
Countdown to BBC Proms in the Park in Caerphilly
Final preparations are underway as Caerphilly town gears up towards hosting its first BBC Proms in the Park.Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it will be the first outdoor concert ever staged…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: A successful summer
Once again the Forum has hit the ground running after the summer break.And it needs to because we have a very busy period ahead of us with some important business breakfasts and…