Council tenants in Caerphilly County Borough will have paid out £3.7 million in additional rent payments since the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax was introduced three years ago.
Rugby Union: Hurley inspires Castlemen to seventh heaven
Following on from their 11-try victory over Usk the previous week, Caerphilly travelled to RTB Ebbw Vale on Saturday December 3 in a rich vein of form, having won their previous six matches and sitting in second place in the WRU National League Division 3 East A with a game in hand over leaders Oakdale.
Rugby Union: WRU National Leagues round-up
As the halfway point approaches in the WRU National Leagues, several sides from Caerphilly County Borough have a lot to be happy about.
Over 2,000 gifts pledged to Operation Santa for Christmas
Residents and local businesses have pledged more than 2,000 gifts to disadvantaged children this Christmas as part of the council-run Operation Santa appeal.
Rugby Union: Bedwas star signs professional deal with Newport Gwent Dragons
Bedwas back-row star, Robson Blake, has signed a dual contract with regional side Newport Gwent Dragons, the Principality Premiership side has announced.
Gwern y Domen Conservation Group wins sustainability award
The Gwern y Domen Conservation Group has won a prestigious award for its efforts in a fight against a 618-home development between Rudry and Caerphilly.
Rugby Union: Bedwas drop to fifth in derby defeat which leaves Keys in Premiership mix
Both Cross Keys and Bedwas went into Saturday’s Principality Premiership match knowing that a win was vital.
Caerphilly MP’s concern over EU fund loss
The UK Government has admitted it could pay for access into the European Union single market once Britain leaves the EU.
Rugby Union: Bargoed rock-bottom of Premiership table as woes continue
Bargoed travelled to Sardis Road on an awful run of eight consecutive losses in the Principality Premiership, knowing that several of those matches had drifted away from them in the final quarter.
Football: Trethomas Bluebirds fight for win
Trethomas Bluebirds took all three points with a hard fought away 2-1 win at Cwm Welfare in the Welsh League Division 3.