Cwmcarn Forest campsite has been awarded a four-star listing from tourist body Visit Wales. The award follows two years of work to upgrade and revamp the campsite – including the installation of new…
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Report into negative stereotypes of older people published
A council-backed campaign to breakdown negative stereotypes of young and old has published a report into the issue. The campaign, called Age is Just a Number, surveyed 650 people from across the UK…
Off-road motorbike amnesty a success in Caerphilly area
Residents in the Caerphilly town area have handed in 20 off-road motorbikes in an amnesty organised by Gwent PoliceLast month officers launched their Back on Track campaign which offered people the chance…
Caerphilly Council gets tough on environmental issues
Caerphilly County Borough Council issued 108 fines last year for littering and dog fouling.Figures released by the local authority for 2010/11 reveal its Environmental Health team issued: 21 written warnings for dog…
Welsh Government spending flexibility ‘restricted’, according to new report
The way the Welsh Government spends public money is restricted because of the way it has to report to the UK Government, according to a report from the the Assembly’s Finance Committee.The…
Ladbrokes opens new branch in Caerphilly town
Bookmakers Ladbrokes officially opened its new shop in Caerphilly town on the weekend.The new shop, on Cardiff Road, has been open since the end of June but staff and punters got together…
Cut crime not costs with Justice Bill says Islwyn MP
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has hit out at the Government’s proposed justice reforms.The Labour MP has said the Tory-led UK Government should put crime fighting above cost cutting and that the New…
Caerphilly County Borough politicians condemn British Gas price hike
Politicians in Caerphilly County Borough have again voiced their concerns at rising energy costs.On Friday, British Gas announced an 18% increase in gas and a 16% increase in electricity. This follows a…
Risca man killed in road accident on B4598, Usk
A 32-year-old man from the Risca area has been killed in a road accident. Gwent Police is appealing for information following the fatal accident in the early hours of Sunday morning (July 10).At…
Water watchdog keen to hear views
Residents are being encouraged to share their views on Welsh Water at a public meeting called by an industry watchdog.The Consumer Council for Water Wales Committee is inviting members of the public…