Former Welsh Secretary Ron Davies has been named the favourite to become Caerphilly’s next Assembly Member in 2011.Councillor Davies, who is a cabinet member on Caerphilly County Borough Council, is standing in…
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New online system for neighbourhood watch
A new online system for recording crime, antisocial behaviour, and suspicious activity is to be introduced in Caerphilly County Borough.Volunteers will meet with council officials and Neighbourhood Policing Teams later this month…
Coleg Gwent students to help heroes with fundraiser
A group of students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys Campus will be remembering men and women who lost their lives in military conflict and raising money for those wounded in present day battles…
Llanbradach car dealer prosecuted by trading standards
The owners and associates of a Llanbradach car dealers have been prosecuted after a trading standards investigation.Darren Charles Marshall, Matthew David Peachey and David Paul Jones were prosecuted for offences related to…
Pictures of Caerphilly Castle fireworks 2010
More than 20,000 people turned out to watch this year’s magnificent firework display at Caerphilly Castle held on Saturday November 6.Set against the back drop of Caerphilly Castle the free event raised…
Caerphilly Council advice on flood rights for landowners
Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued advice on flooding for residents.A spokesman said: “Over recent years, following flooding incidents, the council has received many enquiries regarding watercourses on private property.“It appears that…
Markham Pavilion transfer to rugby club agreed by council
Markham Pavilion is to be transferred to Markham Rugby Football Club on a 25 year lease, after Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet agreed the plan.Cabinet agreed to the transfer of the site…
Caerphilly wildlife tours offered by new company
A new not-for-profit tourism company is offering ecological, science-based tours around wildlife hotspots in Caerphilly County BoroughThe company, called Eco-explore, has been set up with help from Caerffili Cwm a Mynydd Tourism…
Caerphilly Council urges people to stay safe on Bonfire Night
The Safer Caerphilly Community Safety Partnership is urging residents to stay safe this Bonfire Night and attend organised firework displays.Community Safety Wardens will be patrolling the streets of Caerphilly County Borough to…
Oakdale music teacher banned for four years after shower with pupils
An Oakdale music teacher who shared a shower with some of her teenage pupils has been struck off for four years.Debbie Lloyd-Jones, head of music at Oakdale Comprehensive denied having inappropriate relationships…