Update on Friday October 7: Gwent Police report they have captured Edwin Smith and he is currently in custody.Police are appealing for information after a convicted rapist went on the run.Edwin Smith,…
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Welsh Government announces budget for “growth and jobs”
The Welsh Government’s spending plans for the next three years have been announced by Finance Minister Jane Hutt.The Minister set out a £14.5bn draft budget which the Welsh Government claims will stimulate…
Major gas roadworks to cause disruption through Caerphilly town centre
Update: Gas roadworks in Caerphilly town centre could put shops out of businessMotorists are being advised to avoid Caerphilly town centre while major gas works take place.For two weeks from October 10,…
Councillors to consider Oakdale wind turbine plan
Planning councillors are to consider a scheme to build two 130m high wind turbines at Oakdale Business Park.Renewable energy developer Partnerships for Renewables wants to build the 2.5 megawatt turbines and operate…
Veterans of nuclear weapons testing programme hold last march in Risca
Veterans of the UK’s nuclear weapons testing programme held their annual march on the weekend at Risca – for the last time.The march by members of Welsh branch of the British Nuclear…
Free event open to business owners and entrepreneurs
Businesses and budding entrepreneurs in Caerphilly County Borough are invited to a special Grant and Business Support Event to be held on Wednesday October 12 at Cherry Tree House, Oakdale Business Park…
Caerphilly Council reveals it could fund homes upgrade ahead of housing transfer vote
Council tenants will vote next month on whether their homes will remain under local authority control or be transferred to a new housing association – but there has been a new twist…
Dragons’ Den star Hilary Devey to appear at charity Llamau’s 25th birthday
South Wales’ homelessness charity, Llamau has announced that Dragons’ Den star businesswoman Hilary Devey will be appearing at its 25th birthday celebrations.On Thursday, Llamau will be celebrating 25 years of providing accommodation…
Call Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr wards after former collieries, say Caerphilly Council leaders
The ruling Plaid-led cabinet on Caerphilly County Borough Council has called on health chiefs to name wards at the new £172m Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr after the area’s former collieries.It is understood that…
Caerphilly photographer highly commended in Photographer of the Year competition
A Caerphilly photographer has been highly commended for his work.Andy Rouse’s photograph of Akarevuro, a young mountain gorilla, has earned him high praise in the Veolia Environnement Wildlife Photographer of the Year…