Pupils from Lewis School in Pengam have recently launched a new scheme which aims to bridge the generation gap.The youngsters have organised a weekly programme of activities for people aged 50 plus…
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Jobs boost for Blackwood
A packaging firm is to create 26 jobs as it invests £12 million at its Blackwood plant over the next four years.Seda UK,which makes a range of food and drink packaging, is…
Blackwood man given 10 year animal ban after dog beating
A 21-year-old Blackwood man who savagely kicked a dog so hard that it suffered suspected brain damage has been banned from keeping animals for ten years.Miles Simmonds, of Clos Gronw, Blackwood, was…
Volunteers needed to help victims of antisocial behaviour
Volunteers are needed to help give confidential advice and support to victims and witnesses of crime and antisocial behaviour.Working alongside Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Victim Support, volunteers will help victims of antisocial…
Caerphilly to get super-fast broadband by end of summer
Super-fast broadband is expected to be available in Caerphilly town by the end of this summer, according to BT.The telecommunications firm is currently rolling out a fibre-based broadband network that should give…
Nelson woman needs your help for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust
A social worker is hoping to raise cash for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust by completing an 18-mile trek up Hadrian’s Wall in North Cumbria.Zoe Phillips, a 21-year-old from Nelson, wants to raise…
E-fit appeal after attempted Caerphilly burglary
Do you recognise this man?Police are appealing for information after an attempted early morning burglary.Gwent Police believe the incident happened at approximately 3.30am on Saturday February 20 at an address on the…
Charge scrapped for disabled access keys by Caerphilly Council
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to scrap the charges for keys which allow access to disabled facilities such as public toilets and some public rights of way.In the past, the keys,…
Islwyn Labour Party selects its Parliamentary candidate
The Islwyn Labour Party has chosen its candidate to fight for the seat in the forthcoming general election.Current Islwyn MP Don Touhig’s Parliamentary researcher Chris Evans has been chosen by local members…
Boxing champion Nathan Cleverly inspires people to get fit
European and Commonwealth boxing champion Nathan Cleverly joined pupils at Heolddu Comprehensive School for a healthy workout last week in a drive to encourage more youngsters to keep fit.European and Commonwealth boxing…