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Caring couple up for national award after 29 years of dedication

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

A Blackwood couple who have dedicated their lives to caring for vulnerable adults have been nominated for a Wales Care Award.

Seven-try Bedwas hit their stride with bonus-point win over Cardiff Met

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

Bedwas scored seven tries in their 47-23 victory over Cardiff Met at the Bridgefield in the WRU National Championship.

Bonus-point win for eight-try Bargoed

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

Bargoed now sit third in the WRU National Championship table following the win, with four wins in their first five games.

“It’s something to look forward to each week” – OAP Society back after Covid

Monday, October 10, 2022Monday, October 10, 2022

During the pandemic, the Caerphilly Old Age Pensioners Society was forced to cancel its regular meet-ups and events. But in June this year, the society began meeting again.

Welsh Government minister presents award to primary school during visit

Friday, October 7, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales’ Education minister Jeremy Miles has visited Fochriw Primary School, where he presented it with a Welsh language award and joined pupils on their daily walk.

Parking permit review as scheme not “adequate”

Friday, October 7, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Caerphilly county borough residents’ parking permits are to be reviewed as the current scheme does not provide “adequate parking”.

Plans for “ambitious” solar farm to be lodged

Friday, October 7, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

According to the council, it could be the biggest local authority-owned farm in Wales.

Nine prosecutions and 27 fixed penalty notices issued for fly-tipping

Friday, October 7, 2022Friday, October 7, 2022

The figures, which were recorded between April 1, 2021 and March 31, 2022, show Caerphilly as the third highest local authority in Wales for prosecutions in that time period.

Hefin David MS talks broadband, cost of living and more

Friday, October 7, 2022Friday, October 7, 2022

In his latest blog, Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David talks British Heart Foundation, broadband access, the cost of living and more.

English teacher wins national short story competition

Thursday, October 6, 2022Thursday, October 6, 2022

An English teacher from Caerphilly has won a short story competition, with her entry described as “bristling with an irresistible melancholia and brimming with a bold confidence.”

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