The gas works in Cardiff Road, Caerphilly, is causing untold misery to the traders and general public of the town.It was because of our genuine concern about the situation in Cardiff Road…
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Islwyn MP thanks residents for generosity in Romanian family shoebox appeal
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has thanked residents for their generosity in a Christmas shoebox appeal to the Romanian Aid Foundation.Shoeboxes filled with toys and treats have been collected from all over Islwyn…
Caerphilly Parish website a hit with visitors
A website that gives people the chance to connect directly with their parish has become a major success since it was set up last year.The Parish of Caerphilly portal – www.parishofcaerphilly.org.uk –…
Caerphilly County Borough to host 2012 Olympic Torch relay
The Olympic torch for the 2012 London games will make its way through Caerphilly on its way to the UK capital next year.Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced that the county borough…
Pictures and video from Caerphilly fireworks display 2011
More than 20,000 people attended the fireworks display at Caerphilly Castle on Saturday.Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle the free event raised thousands of pounds for local charity.This year the…
18-year-old killed in Risca car crash – 17-year-old driver arrested
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after the car they were driving flipped and killed a passenger.
Gwent Police was called to the crash on Commercial Street in Risca 1.37am on Sunday morning. A Suzuki car carrying six men hit a parked vehicle.
Firework displays across Caerphilly County Borough
There are plenty of places to enjoy a fireworks display tonight if you can’t make it to the Caerphilly Castle fireworks.The ‘Fly pub in Bedwas is holding a free display from 6.30pm…
Caerphilly County Borough Mayor jumps over cliff for charity Llamau
Councillor Vera Jenkins, the Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough, has completed an abseil in aid of her chosen charity Llamau.The Mayor took the 100ft the plunge to raise money for the South…
Welsh Government postpones new tuition fee system for part-time students
Welsh Government plans to charge part-time students living and studying in Wales £7,000 pro rata in university tuition fees have been delayed until the start of the 2013 academic year.Under the plans,…
Lottery funding considered for Llancaiach Fawr £900,000 revamp
The historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor House could be in line for a revamp worth almost £900,000 if a bid to the Lottery Heritage Fund is successful.Caerphilly County Borough Council wants to spend…