Former Children’s Laureate Michael Rosen entertained 300 junior school pupils at a special event at Caerphilly Castle.The poet took over the castle’s Great Hall last Thursday for National Poetry Day.The animated author…
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Caerphilly council to get Icelandic Banks money back
Caerphilly County Borough Council is to get at least £12.5 million out of £15 million it invested in the collapsed Icelandic banks.
In a further boost to the council’s budget woes, the Welsh Assembly Government is also giving more cash to the local authority through its settlement.
Leader of the council Lindsay Whittle said: “The early analysis shows the settlement figure gives us an additional 2.3% which, with all the inescapable pressures on our budget, will, we believe allow us to continue to deliver our core services.”
Arson attack at Bedwas Sporting Community Club
Police are appealing for information after an arson attack in Bedwas.Petrol was poured around Bedwas Sporting Community Club, on Bedwas Road, and its decking area and lit.The attack happened some time between…
Friends run 5km in memory of Abertridwr bike crash victim
Friends of a motorcycle accident victim have paid tribute to him by running 5km in his memory.David Furness, 34, of Abertridwr, who was known as Hovis, died on Saturday October 3 in…
Missing Tredegar woman found dead
A woman reported missing from Tredegar has been found dead.Margaret Claire Evans, 35, was last seen on Thursday October 8 in North Avenue, Ashvale, Tredegar, at 1pm.The 35-year-old was found yesterday, Sunday…
Second uni rape investigation stopped
Detectives have stopped investigating an alleged rape at Glamorgan University in Pontypridd.South Wales Police has confirmed a complaint that a 20-year-old woman was raped has been withdrawn and are no longer looking…
Police appeal over missing Tredegar woman
Gwent police are appealing for information after a 35-year-old Tredegar woman went missing.Margaret Evans was last seen when she was dropped off in North Avenue, Ashvale, Tredegar after 1pm on Thursday October…
Victim support for antisocial behaviour a success
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…
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…