Caerphilly’s Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has voiced his support for a scheme offering free diabetes risk tests.Throughout last month, Lloyds pharmacies offered people the test in its 700 branches across Wales.About 30…
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Caerphilly Council set to underspend budget by £6million
Caerphilly County Borough Council is set to underspend its budget by £6million this year, according to a recent report.Cllr Colin Mann, deputy leader and cabinet member for resources, welcomed the report.He said:…
Coleg Gwent students help to keep Wales tidy
Coleg Gwent students helped to collect 20 bags of rubbish from a Welsh beach when they took part in a clean with Keep Wales Tidy.The Business and Welsh Baccalaureate students, based at…
Youth Forum members raise cash for charity
Young people from Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum got on their bikes recently to raise money for charity. Each year the Youth Forum chooses a charity to support and this year Cancer Research…
Mod fashion arrives in Blackwood
Blackwood High Street has welcomed a new shop in the form of Mod fashion retailer Carnaby Street. The shop sells clothing and accessories inspired by the Mod movement and adds an authentic ‘retro’…
Woods opened up as volunteers hit the trail
Volunteers have helped to open up a woodland trail for people by clearing a footpath that was becoming overgrown.Forestry Commission Wales enlisted the support of 15 helpers from the British Trust for…
Caerphilly art student makes final of competition
A Caerphilly art student has been chosen among the finalists of a national art competition.Eighteen year-old Sam Fitzgerald, who attends St Cenydd School, has been shortlisted in the Digital Art category of…
Islwyn MP re-elected Treasurer of All Party Parliamentary Group on credit unions
Labour’s Islwyn MP Chris Evans has been re-elected as Treasurer of the All Party Parliamentary Group on credit unions.Mr Evans, a long-standing campaigner against high lending fees, has promoted credit unions as…
Traffic delays on A472 near Hafodyrynys
Council repairs to a retaining wall on the A472 just north of Hafodyrynys are causing traffic delays.Caerphilly County Borough Council said the wall on the left hand side as you travel towards…
New Tredegar woman rewarded for ‘green nappy’ use
A mother from New Tredegar who uses reusable nappies for her baby has been rewarded for her efforts. Joanne Mayo won a real nappy prize pack after entering a special draw during Real…