Coleg Gwent students have been getting their hands dirty helping with a restoration project.The group of independent living skills (ILS) students are taking part in the Fourteen Locks Education through Restoration Project,…
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No Grand National fairytale for Dream Alliance
Dream Alliance, the horse owned by a 22-strong syndicate from Cefn Fforest, had his fairytale return to the Grand National cut short after pulling up on jump 24.The Welsh Grand National winner…
Swalec offers £400 discount on new boilers
Residents in Caerphilly County Borough can save up to £900 on a new boiler by taking advantage of two discount schemes.Energy firm Swalec is offering a £400 scrappage discount to customers when…
Caerphilly Mayor raises charity cash with silly socks
Silly socks were the order of the day at Caerphilly County Borough Council recently when council staff took part in a fundraiser for the Mayor’s Appeal.Staff donned silly and outrageous socks and…
Plaid’s call to save pubs as two a week close in Wales
Pubs across Wales are closing at a rate of two a week, according to figures released by trade body the British Beer and Pub Association (BBPA).The BBPA’s ‘I’m backing the pub’ campaign…
Cefn Fforest horse Dream Alliance 40-1 for Grand National
Welsh Grand National winner Dream Alliance is 40-1 to take glory at Aintree on Saturday in the Grand National.If the horse is first past the post it will cap an already amazing…
Senghenydd rugby club fire was arson
Fire chiefs believe a recent fire at a rugby club could have been the result of an arson attack.Firefighters from Caerphilly Fire Station were called at 8pm to Senghenydd Rugby Club on…
Improved young readers rewarded for hard work
Nine youngsters from Caerphilly County Borough have been rewarded for their hard work and success in reading.Secondary schools from the county borough were invited to nominate their ‘Most Improved Boy Readers’ in…
Cheese & Crime community event in Pengam
A free community safety event for residents aged over 50 is to be held next week in Pengam.The latest event in the Cheese and Crime series will be held on Tuesday April…
Caerphilly Council to charge for wheelie bins & bulk waste
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to introduce charges for new wheelie bins and bulk waste collections.A service charge of £15 for the collection of between one and three bulky household items, such…