Energy firm Swalec is increasing its prices for household gas and electricity.Electricity prices will rise by an average of 11% and gas will increase by 18% in September.The company, owned by Scottish…
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Police issue CCTV images in Blackwood road death mystery case
UPDATE: Man, 27, found dead in Oakdale a possible hit and run victimPolice investigating the mystery of a 27-year-old man found dead in the road near Blackwood during the early hours of…
Community safety wardens confiscate 669 bottles and cans of booze
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s community safety wardens confiscated 669 cans and bottles from underage and street drinkers during 2010/11.The team of ten wardens referred 63 youngsters for antisocial behaviour and issued 297…
Help for first time property buyers in Caerphilly after £5m deal between Principality and Fairlake Living housing association
A £5million deal between the Principality Building Society and housing association Fairlake Living could see more first time buyers in Caerphilly get on the property ladder.Principality Commercial has provided £5m of funding…
Family tribute to man found dead in road near Blackwood
UPDATE:Police issue CCTV images in road death mystery caseThe family of 27-year-old Ian Hamilton, who was mysteriously found dead in a road near Blackwood has paid tribute to their son.In a statement…
Caerphilly Council praised for partnership work
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been praised by the Welsh Government for its partnership work.In a letter from Local Government Minister, Carl Sargeant, the authority was comended for its work alongside Gwent…
Young offenders make amends through school improvements
Young people involved with the local Youth Offending Service (YOS) have been improving the environment at schools across Caerphilly County Borough as part of their community service.To date, young offenders under the…
Caerphilly Council launches summer holiday club for children
Caerphilly County Borough council is launching a new activity scheme for children during the summer holidays called the Holiday Zone.Launched in partnership with Children’s Space and Ystrad Mynach College, the Holiday Zone…
Rain fails to stop Blackwood Summer Festival
The rain failed to dampen the spirits of the thousands of families who flocked to Blackwood town centre on the weekend to enjoy the special two-day Summer Festival.Children were thrilled to get…
Caerphilly MP criticises UK Government on £185,000 spent on Wales Office building
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has attacked the Conservative-led UK Government for spending £185,000 on building alterations and redecoration to the Wales Office in London.The Government admitted the expenditure on Gwydyr House in…