Green fingered pupils from Hengoed Primary School have been awarded the Eco School Green Flag Award for their environmental efforts.Cllr Phil Bevan, cabinet member for education, leisure and lifelong learning said: “I…
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Bargoed bus station to get official opening
A fleet of vintage buses will descend on Bargoed to help mark the official opening of the town’s new bus station.The new station will be unveiled on Saturday June 11 at 11am.Cllr…
Caerphilly AM urges people to volunteer at their local sports club
Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert supporting Sport Wales’ latest appeal for more volunteers to pitch in at their local sports club during Volunteers’ Week, which runs until June 7.Mr Cuthbert said: “Everyone has…
Nelson Skate/BMX Jam
If you are looking for somewhere to showcase your skating and BMX skills, why not come along to the Nelson Skate/BMX Jam event later this month?The Nelson Village Partnership, together with Caerphilly…
Second Severn Crossing resurfacing work postponed
Resurfacing and waterproofing work due to take place between June 9 and July 14 on the M4 Second Severn Crossing have been postponed until September.Severn River Crossing Plc (SRC), who operates and…
Gwent’s health board is creating a network with seven other local public sector organisations to share data and online systems
Caerphilly Council tenants invited to view showhomes ahead of vote on housing transfer
Council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough have been invited to see what the future could hold if they voted to have their homes transferred to a housing association.Later this year, council tenants…
Civic double for sisters as Penyrheol councillor elected Deputy Mayor
When Margaret Sargent was installed as Deputy Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough it marked a family civic double.For the Penyrheol ward councillor was following in the footsteps of her sister Anne Collins,…
Troubled owner of Caerphilly County Borough care homes to withhold rent
The owner of several care homes in Caerphilly County Borough which lost £300 million in six months is to withhold rent in a bid to stay in business.Last week the future of…
Caerphilly teacher investigates her Welsh roots on S4C
A Caerphilly teacher born in Wolverhampton is to investigate her Welsh heritage in the latest episode of S4C’s family history series Perthyn.Sam Jarrett has taught second language Welsh at St Cenydd Comprehensive…