Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert has welcomed an announcement from the Welsh Government to help older people remain in their homes.The Care and Repair movement in Wales is to receive new funding of…
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Man in court charged with Rhymney murder
A 64-year-old man has appeared in court charged with the murder of Leonard Hill from Rhymney.
List of Caerphilly County Borough schools affected by teacher strike
The majority of schools in Caerphilly County Borough are to close on Thursday as teachers go on strike in a row over Government changes to public service pensions.Talks between the Government and…
Nuisance 999 caller from Blackwood gets ASBO
A woman who repeatedly called the emergency services has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO).Ceri Anwen Jones, aged 48, from Clos Gwendraeth, Upper Trelyn, Blackwood, was given an indefinite ASBO by…
Ystrad Mynach College wins education award for technology use
Ystrad Mynach College has won an award for its use of technology in education.The college won the Outstanding Use of Technology category at the 2011 ColegauCymru Awards.Competing against colleges throughout Wales, The…
Fleur-De-Lys flower festival hailed a success
Fleur-De-Lys burst into song and colour at the weekend for its fifth annual flower festival.Islwyn MP Chris Evans joined Ed Berry, headteacher at Fleur-de-Lys Primary School and Pengam Primary School, at the…
Body of missing Rhymney man discovered – man charged with murder
UPDATE: Man in court charged with Rhymney murderThe body of a Rhymney man last seen almost two weeks ago has been discovered by police.Leonard Hill, 64, was last seen on Tuesday June…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute set for £750,000 revamp
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is being lined up for a £750,000 revamp.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet will consider a report on Tuesday June 28 outlining the improvements.Council leader Allan Pritchard said: “If agreed,…
Plaid Cymru and Labour lock horns over Caerphilly Council housing transfer
The two political parties which make up Caerphilly County Borough Council have locked horns in a row over the proposed housing stock transfer.Opposition Labour councillors have been accused of trying to frustrate…
Police target car crime in Rhymney
Police in Rhymney conducted a 12-hour crackdown on vehicle crime on Thursday.The operation concentrated on fuel thefts and thefts of and from vehicles in the area.Officers from Rhymney Police Station, officers from…