Caerphilly County Borough Council has 664 staff who can speak two or more languages, a recent survey has found.Out of the multi-linguists, half are Welsh speakers, according to the local authority.As well as Welsh,…
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16-year-old Ystrad Mynach boy handed ASBO
A 16-year-old boy from Ystrad Mynach has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) for his “abusive and intimidating” behaviourDaniel Maslen, of Station Road, was given a two-year ASBO by Caerphilly Magistrates…
Run the Cardiff Half Marathon and raise cash for Diabetes UK Cymru
Diabetes UK Cymru is appealing for people across Caerphilly County Borough to stick to their New Year’s fitness resolutions by taking on the Cardiff Half Marathon to raise cash.The charity wants people…
Sticky: Police appeal after attempted sexual assault at Ystrad Mynach train station
British Transport Police (BTP) detectives are appealing for information following an attempted sexual assault on a woman at Ystrad Mynach railway station in the early hours of Tuesday January 4.Officers have also…
Rural areas of Caerphilly County Borough get £3.3m funding boost
Rural areas of Caerphilly County Borough are to receive a £3.3m funding boost through the Welsh Assembly and European Union.Caerphilly schemes that will benefit from the cash include a project to improve…
Yes campaign for more Welsh Assembly powers launched
The campaign for a Yes vote in March’s referendum on further powers for the Welsh Assembly has been launched.The cross-party “Yes for Wales” campaign was launched yesterday at the University of Glamorgan…
Coleg Gwent student wins £300 award from lecturer’s trust fund
A former A-Level student has been rewarded for his achievements with a £300 prize from trust dedicated to a late lecturer.When Coleg Gwent lecturer and manager Peter Kay died suddenly on holiday…
Caerphilly Council admits to dumping residents’ recycling in landfill
Caerphilly County Borough Council has admitted it sent some recyclable material and food waste to landfill as it battled against the snow.Many rubbish and recycling collections could not be made by the…
Families encouraged to eat healthier with NHS course
Children in Caerphilly County Borough who struggle with weight problems can learn how to live a healthier lifestyle on the F3 (Fun, Food and Fitness) 10-week course.The free NHS course, funded by…
Caerphilly Council outlines £43m spending plan for next three years
Caerphilly County Borough Council has unveiled plans to spend £43m over the next three years on a variety of building programmes.Among the projects are the refurbishment of school kitchens costing £600,000 and…