A group of Caerphilly cyclists have raised £3,000 in aid of Cancer Research Wales by cycling 450 miles from Edinburgh Castle to Caerphilly Castle. Anthony Griffiths, 56 and Jason Howe, 31, who…
Praise for Gelligaer Mothers’ Union
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised a group that raises hundreds of pounds for charities each year, alongside providing friendship and support for women in Caerphilly County Borough. Commissioner Sarah…
Rugby Union: Blackwood 9 Bargoed 40
Bargoed maintained their fine start to the Swalec Championship season with a third consecutive bonus point victory, scoring six unanswered tries at near neighbours Blackwood. The home side had the territorial advantage…
Caerphilly Castle free to the public in Cadw Welsh history drive
Caerphilly Castle is one of 23 Cadw sites across Wales that people can visit for free this weekend as part of the Open Doors campaign that encourages the public to explore Welsh history.
Rugby League: Valley Cougars win Conference South title
Sheffield Hallam Eagles lost for the first time in 33 games as Welsh side Valley Cougars, the feeder side to South Wales Scorpions, won the Conference South title in dramatic fashion at Litchfield on Saturday.
Caerphilly Council wants to hear residents’ views on budget
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough still have time to voice their opinions on how Caerphilly Council spends their money. The council, in the face of unprecedented Welsh Government funding cuts, is running…
Islwyn MP Chris Evans votes against ‘Bedroom Tax’
Islwyn MP Chris Evans joined other Labour MPs recently to vote against the so-called ‘Bedroom Tax’ during a Parliamentary debate. Mr Evans said: “The coalition government’s ‘Bedroom Tax’ has hit the poorest…
Caerphilly County Borough Council to introduce ‘Pop Up’ shops to fill empty properties
Temporary ‘pop up’ shops are to be launched across Caerphilly County Borough in a bid to fill empty high street shops. The launch of the new scheme by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s…
Caerphilly Brownies join Tidy Wales Week with litterpick
A group of Brownies embraced the community spirit with two litter-picking sessions as part of Tidy Wales Week.
Call for pedestrian consideration at Pwllypant roundabout roadworks
Plaid Cymru councillors are calling for pedestrians to be accommodated in improvements planned to the Pwllypant roundabout in Caerphilly.