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Grants for parents to cover cost of school uniform and equipment

Wednesday, August 4, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Eligible parents in Caerphilly County Borough are now able to apply online for a £125 grant to cover school uniforms and equipment.

Nine arrested and more than 100 devices seized after police operation into indecent child images

Wednesday, August 4, 2021Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Three men from Caerphilly County Borough were among those arrested as part of Gwent Police’s Operation Javelin.

Caerphilly nominated for ‘Council of the Year’ award

Tuesday, August 3, 2021Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Council Leader Philippa Marsden said the council’s buddy scheme and its collective working approach were possible reasons for the nomination.

Former mineworker and musician celebrates 100th birthday

Tuesday, August 3, 2021Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Thomas Preece worked at Oakdale Colliery and was a member of a brass band, performing at the Investiture of Prince Charles in 1969.

School website hosts adverts for gambling and cryptocurrency scams after apparent hack

Tuesday, August 3, 2021Tuesday, August 3, 2021

A primary school website looks as if it has been hacked by scammers with adverts for gambling and cryptocurrencies appearing on pages hosted on its domain name.

Comeback win for Price as he clinches 20th PDC title

Tuesday, August 3, 2021Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Darts world number one Gerwyn Price has won his first PDC title since March after a comeback win in the Players Championship 21 final.

19-year-old wins gold medal for Great Britain at shooting competition

Monday, August 2, 2021Monday, August 2, 2021

Callum Jones, from Abertridwr, was one of three competitors representing Great Britain at the World Tour Target Sprint German Open.

“Dream come true” for Falklands veteran after being presented with crowdfunded trike

Monday, August 2, 2021Monday, August 2, 2021

Falklands War veteran Simon Weston CBE, from Nelson, has been presented with a Triumph trike to mark his 60th birthday.

Council backs campaign to support people with visible differences

Monday, August 2, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council has become the first local authority to sign the Pledge to be Seen Campaign, which focuses on supporting those with visible differences.

Man reportedly mugged by teens who attacked him with pieces of wood

Monday, August 2, 2021Monday, August 2, 2021

The incident is said to have happened sometime between 7am and 10.45am on Monday, July 26.

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