Caerphilly County Borough Council is to install solar panels on four of its buildings.The council has said it hopes the scheme will generate almost £1 million in savings and revenue over the…
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Islwyn MP given lesson by sports mad Crumlin youngsters
Islwyn MP Chris Evans was recently given a sports history lesson on biker Barry Sheen and football’s Busby Babes by a group of sports mad youngsters. The Labour MP visited the Crumlin High…
Welshpool to Caerphilly Tour of Britain stage launch
The route through Caerphilly County Borough for the Tour of Britain’s Welsh stage has been announced.Ninety-six professional cyclists will make the 182km ride from Welshpoool to the top of Caerphilly Mountain on…
Crosskeys man in court charged with dangerous driving after road death
A 22-year-old Crosskeys man has appeared in court charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a man’s body was found dead in a road.
Summer drink drive campaign a success for Gwent Police
A summer crackdown by police on drink drivers, and those under the influence of drugs, saw 69 arrests.The crackdown was part of the national All Wales Summer Anti Drink/Drugs Driving Campaign.Chief Inspector…
Appeal after break-in at Nelson allotments
Gwent Police is appealing for information after the Hollybush Allotments, in Llwyncelyn Terrace, Nelson were broken into.The break-in is thought to have happened between 8pm on Friday July 29 and 7am on…
Coleg Gwent biology students tested on brain knowledge
Seven future scientists from Coleg Gwent recently took part in Wales’ first ‘Brain-Bee’ competition at Cardiff University.Coleg Gwent A-Level biology student Tamsin Richards scooped third place in the competition at the Neuroscience…
Community group in Pengam knit fire teddies for youngsters
A community group is helping injured and traumatised children in Caerphilly County Borough – by knitting.Over the last few months, the members of Pengam Library’s Knit n Natter group have produced a…
Caerphilly Business Forum blog: Take time out to relax this summer holiday
Elections, referendums, recruitment, relocation and work, work, work …it’s been a hectic year for both Caerphilly Business Forum and my own business. I’m sure I’m not alone.Occasionally, in a rare quiet moment,…
Caerphilly Council launches online Local Development Plan
Caerphilly County Borough Council has launched an online interactive version of its Local Development Plan (LDP), which is its blueprint to guide future development.In November 2010, the council was the first local…