A long-serving Caerphilly County Borough councillor and Chair of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has been presented with his MBE.
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Exhibition showcasing work of blind and partially-sighted photographers to be held in town centre
The photography group is run by one of Wales’ oldest charities, Sight Life – formerly known as the Cardiff Institute for the Blind.
Late try sees Bedwas clinch bonus-point win over Narberth
A late Dafydd Thomas try kept Bedwas in the title race with a bonus-point win over a spirited Narberth.
Ex-council boss named new High Sheriff of Gwent
Malgwyn Davies, who served as the first ever Chief Executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has been named High Sheriff of Gwent.
Price wins second darts title of the year
Price, who recently lost his world number one rank, defeated Latvia’s Madars Razma 8-4 in the final to seal his 25th PDC title.
99-home development on former school site given go-ahead
Council leader Cllr Philippa Marsden, has described the plans as a “flagship development” which will be used as a blueprint for future developments.
Royal British Legion awarded Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
The organisation, which supports ex-service men and women and their families, was given the honour by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Disproportionate number of men in top jobs at council
90% of workers in the lowest salary bracket are women, but the council insists there is no unequal pay issue within the authority.
Allotment volunteers hoping to bring community closer together
After a new committee was agreed upon in November last year, members of the community allotments in Penpedairheol decided to embark on a challenge that would cost many thousands.
Diversity celebrated as children create garden
Children have been busy creating a ‘diversity nature garden’ to increase biodiversity within their school and learn about other cultures.