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Plaid pledge council tax freeze – but Labour warn it would result in cuts

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Plaid Cymru has promised to freeze council tax in Caerphilly County Borough if the party gains power on May 5, but Labour has questioned its feasibility.

Council Elections 2022: What do councils do and why are we voting

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Wednesday, April 6, 2022

With council elections across Wales fast-approaching, we take a look at what do councils do and what people are voting for.

Councillor raises £1,400 for Men’s Shed project after walking five marathons in month

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Councillor Andrew Farina-Childs has raised more than £1,400 for the Blackwood Men’s Sheds project after walking five marathons in a month.

Charity rock concert to support Ukraine humanitarian efforts

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

A charity rock concert in support of Ukraine will be held at Bedwas Workmen’s Hall on Saturday, April 16.

Police appeal after teenager bitten by ‘pitbull type’ dog

Tuesday, April 5, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

A 17-year-old was taken to hospital with minor injuries after being bitten on the leg by a ‘pitbull type’ dog in Glenfields, Caerphilly.

Carer who campaigned for day centre reopening to stand in council elections

Monday, April 4, 2022Thursday, April 21, 2022

Mark Robotham, whose disabled son attends Brooklands day centre in Risca, will be a Plaid Cymru candidate on May 5.

Bargoed extend lead at top of table with win over Pontypool

Monday, April 4, 2022Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Bargoed have extended their lead at the top of the WRU National Championship table with a hard-fought victory over Pontypool RFC

Olympic gold-medallist Price is turning professional

Monday, April 4, 2022Monday, April 4, 2022

Lauren Price, from Ystrad Mynach, has signed a professional deal with BOXXER and Sky Sports.

World Autism Acceptance Week: What’s been happening in Caerphilly?

Friday, April 1, 2022Friday, April 1, 2022

The event is held every year to raise awareness of autism and to fundraise for the National Autistic Society.

Less than two weeks to register to vote in upcoming council elections

Friday, April 1, 2022Friday, April 1, 2022

Residents have less than two weeks to register to vote in the council elections, which are taking place on May 5.

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