Council tenants will vote next month on whether their homes will remain under local authority control or be transferred to a new housing association – but there has been a new twist…
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Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey to appear at charity Llamau’s 25th birthday
South Wales’ homelessness charity, Llamau has announced that Dragons’ Den star businesswoman Hilary Devey will be appearing at its 25th birthday celebrations.On Thursday, Llamau will be celebrating 25 years of providing accommodation…
Call Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr wards after former collieries, say Caerphilly Council leaders
The ruling Plaid-led cabinet on Caerphilly County Borough Council has called on health chiefs to name wards at the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr after the area’s former collieries.It is understood that…
Caerphilly photographer highly commended in Photographer of the Year competition
A Caerphilly photographer has been highly commended for his work.Andy Rouse’s photograph of Akarevuro, a young mountain gorilla, has earned him high praise in the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year…
Single-use carrier bag charge introduced
Shoppers will have to remember to take their bags before they head out to the shops as Wales becomes the first UK country to introduce a charge for single use carrier bagsFrom…
Schoolchildren rewarded for their efforts collecting Tesco vouchers
Wayne David, Labour MP for Caerphilly, has congratulated local schoolchildren for their efforts in collecting Tesco vouchers for the schools.Mr David presented gifts to pupils from a total of ten schools in…
Director of Ystrad Mynach firm UES commended at business awards
A director at Ystrad Mynach based firm Utility and Environmental Solutions (UES) has been highly commended at a prestigious business award.UES non-executive director Andrew Padmore received the accolade at the Institute of…
Caerphilly Council leader condemns Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr critics
Caerphilly Council’s Plaid Cymru leader Councillor Allan Pritchard has condemned Labour councillors for their “scurrilous attacks” on the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.Labour councillor Nigel Dix recently described the new complex as…
Lindsay Whittle AM visits WRVS at Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital
Islwyn MP Chris Evans recently spent a few hours as a nursery milk monitor, but this week it was the turn of Plaid Cymru AM Lindsay Whittle to try his hand at…
Former Paralympic swimmer Chris Holmes inspires youngsters with visit to Newbridge
Former Paralympian and one of Britain’s most successful Paralympic swimmers Chris Holmes visited Newbridge Leisure Centre last week.The nine-times gold medallist was on the last stage of UK-wide roadshow tour to promote…