A new environmental and historical society with roots from around Risca launches at the Crosskeys Rugby Club, Pandy Park, Crosskeys tonight.The society, called Cymdeithas Twmbarlwm or The Twmbarlwm Society (CTS), seeks to…
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Help for retail businesses in Caerphilly County Borough
Independent retail businesses located in the Heads of the Valleys area of Caerphilly County Borough can benefit from financial support to set-up or expand.The grant supports capital investment by new and existing…
Caerphilly woman’s death after tongue piercing
A Caerphilly woman who had her tongue pierced as a birthday treat died two days later from blood poisoning.An inquest into the death of 34-year-old care worker Amanda Taylor was told she…
Take a ramble with the Romans
A new programme of walks has been developed which promises to offer ramblers and history buffs the chance to take in the stunning countryside around Gelligaer while learning about the area’s rich…
Violinist, 12, wins Caerphilly’s Got Talent 2010
A 12-year-old violinist has won Caerphilly’s Got Talent 2010.The judges chose James Jones from Caerphilly after he wowed them with Frank Sinatra’s ‘My Way’ on the violin and claimed the title.James won…
Photo exhibition about St Athan Boys’ Village
A photography project showcasing the abandoned 1930s holiday camp, St Athan Boys’ Village, is taking place at Rhymney Library until October 29.The project, created by Polish-born photographer Magdalena Garczynska with co-operation from…
Victims’ Champion supports more than 100 families
Caerphilly County Borough’s Victims’ Champion has helped more than 100 families this year who have fallen victim to antisocial behaviour.Lana Harrison has been helping families since her appointment in February this year…
Tory AM Asghar labelled “hypocrite” by Plaid Cymru rival Whittle
A Conservative Assembly Member has been branded hypocritical by political rival Lindsay Whittle after he backed a campaign to keep the Newport Passport Office open.South Wales East AM Mohammad Asghar, who famously…
Senghenydd mining disaster commemorated
A special service of remembrance was held yesterday at Senghenydd to commemorate the 1913 mining disaster.The service, attended by council leader Lindsay Whittle and Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert, was held near Nant…
30 bags of rubbish collected in Caerphilly clean-up
A sponsored clean-up at Mornington Meadows and along Porset Brook in Caerphilly brought in more than 30 bags of rubbish.Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration and countryside took part…