A council-run service that help victims of antisocial behaviour has been labelled a success.In its first three months Caerphilly County Borough Council has offered help to 32 families across the county borough.The…
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Caerphilly council asks residents for budget help
Caerphilly County Borough Council is asking residents how it can cut its budget.The local authority wants to spark a debate on the issue of budget cuts as it faces up to life…
Trehir waste transfer plan passed
A new waste transfer station will be built at the Trehir landfill site near Llanbradach after councillors gave the scheme the go go ahead.The waste transfer station will act as a starting…
Caerphilly teen raped girl, 8
A Caerphilly boy has admitted the rape an eight-year-old girl while he was on bail for another sexual offence against a 15-year-old.The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was 14…
Gang admits £80,000 Nationwide raid
A gang of three robbers have admitted robbing the Nationwide Building Society in Caerphilly.Patrick Smeda, Anthony Crooks and Carlos Corlett pleaded guilty to conspiracy to rob the Cardiff Road branch which netted…
Tributes paid to Abertridwr crash victim
Tributes have been paid to well-known valleys man killed in a motorcycle crash.David Furness, 34, of Abertridwr, who was known as Hovis, died on Saturday October 3 in the smash on the…
Waste transfer plan for Trehir
Caerphilly County Borough Council will today consider outline plans for a new waste transfer plant in the county.Councillors will decide whether or not to give the scheme the go ahead to be…
Caerphilly training centre: “Give youngsters a chance”
A Caerphilly training centre is appealing to local employers to give its young learners chance to prove themselves in the job market by providing them with work placements.
ACT, based on the Pontygwindy Industrial Estate, exists to help young people, particularly NEETs (not in employment, education or training) gain qualifications which will hopefully lead to paid work placements, and ultimately successful careers.
Missing Risca couple found
A retired Risca couple who went missing more than a fortnight ago have been found safe and well.67-year-old Sarah Patricia Pugh, known as Pat, and her 70-year-old husband Robert were last seen…
Panic rooms for Caerphilly County’s domestic abuse victims
Victims of domestic abuse have been provided with panic rooms in their homes so they can protect themselves against their attackers.The ‘Sanctuary Rooms’ have been paid for by the Safer Caerphilly Community…