The Caerphilly 50+ Positive Action Partnership has launched a new website.The site provides informal, easy to use games that encourage discussion, challenge stereotypes and raise awareness of the issues around dignity, respect…
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Islwyn MP campaigns for Presumption of Death Act
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has successfully lobbied the Justice Select Committee to hold an inquiry into the issues around the presumption of death act in England and Wales.Mr Evans has been involved…
Old fire engines head for a new life in Serbia
Old fire engines from South Wales are to be given a new lease of life in Serbia.South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has approved a the three-year programme to improve the fire…
Councillor’s concern over deprivation levels in Lansbury Park, Caerphilly
A councillor who represents one of the most deprived areas in Wales has spoken of her concern.Councillor Lynne Hughes, who represents the St James ward, spoke out after the publication of the…
Bargoed and Ystrad Mynach rail ticket offices could close
Ticket offices at Ystrad Mynach and Bargoed train stations have been recommended for closure by a UK Government report into cost-savings for the rail industry.The two station offices are among 23 across…
200 cans and bottles confiscated from underage drinkers in Rhymney
More than 200 cans and bottles of booze have been seized off underage drinkers in the Rhymney area.The four-week summer operation by Gwent Police and Caerphilly County Borough Council has been hailed…
Caerphilly Council to consider spending extra £2million on road and pavement repairs
Councillors are to meet on Tuesday to approve £2 million of funding to repair Caerphilly County Borough’s roads and pavements.Members of the council cabinet will consider whether or not to spend the…
Former Caerphilly Council leader against local government ‘reorganisation’
Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM Lindsay Whittle has urged local authorities in Wales to stand up against what he describes as ‘back door’ reorganisation by the Welsh Government.Local Government Minister Carl…
Arriva Trains Wales announces cut price fares for over 55s
Train company Arriva Trains Wales has announced the return of £18 returns for people aged over 55 to anywhere on its network.The scheme, called Club 55, will be available from September 4…
Bedwas hockey tournament raises £700 for Help for Heroes
A charity hockey tournament has raised £700 to help wounded armed forces veterans.Bev Rogers, Sports Development Officer for Caerphilly County Borough Council, was inspired by her love of hockey and her son…