Lindsay Whittle, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council and Plaid Cymru Welsh Assembly candidate, has warned cuts in UK Border Agency staff could leave Wales open to more drug smuggling and…
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Maesycwmmer pupils put on production of Cinderella with help from police
A group of primary school children from Maesycwmmer will host a new Cinderella, with a little help from their local police officers and the Arts Council of Wales.The popular production, which will…
Plaid’s Jill Evans MEP to discuss Caerphilly tourism
Member of European Parliament for Wales Jill Evans will visit Caerphilly County Borough tomorrow in an effort to help boost tourism.With more than 80% of Caerphilly County Borough classed as countryside the…
Support available for domestic abuse victims
Men and women affected by drug and alcohol misuse and who victims of domestic abuse are being encouraged to seek help at new support sessions.The sessions, at the Safer Caerphilly Multi-Agency Centre…
Tracking bike to catch thieves in Cwmcarn Forest
Police are using a bike equipped with a tracking device to catch thieves red-handed.The covert mountain bike will be left at different spots in and around Cwmcarn Forest. If stolen, officers will…
Islwyn MP thanks people for Romania Christmas donations
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has paid tribute to locals for donating to a Christmas shoebox appeal for Romania.Mr Evans handed over shoeboxes filled with toys and other goodies contributed by people from…
Environment Agency Wales steps-up investigation into Gelligaer compost site
Environment Agency Wales are continuing to investigate the Bryn Compost site in Gelligaer after nearby residents complained of a stench coming from it.Earlier this month residents of Gelligaer, Nelson and Penybryn delivered…
Finalists for Caerphilly Business Forum Awards 2010 announced
The finalists of the 2010 Caerphilly Business Forum Awards have been announced.The six category winners and one overall winner will be crowned at the ninth annual awards presentation evening sponsored by Coleg Gwent…
Take That Millennium Stadium tickets go on sale
Tickets have gone on sale this morning for Take That’s visit to Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Tuesday June 14 2011.The summer concert is part of the band’s Progress Live tour – the…
Hundreds of jobs likely to go as Welsh-language broadcaster slashes programming spend by more than £20m