Almost 3,000 homes across Caerphilly County Borough are lying empty, according to figures released under the Freedom of Information Act. Out of the 2,874 homes that were empty, 888 have been vacant…
Natural Resources Wales warns Bryn Compost for breaching permit
A composting site has been served with a formal warning from Natural Resources Wales after residents living nearby complained of the smell – but its owners have claimed they have been misjudged….
Man charged with murder of Trinant man Ian Davies
A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Trinant man Ian Davies. Mr Davies, 27, was attacked in Marshfield Road Trinant at around 7.30pm on January 11 and suffered a…
Young Crumlin gymnasts raise the bar
Young gymnasts have finished well in the Welsh Floor and Vault Championships held in Swansea on Sunday December 15. In the Under 7s, Wil Wheeler took second overall with Thomas Gregory close…
Gwent PCC public meeting in Newbridge
Gwent’s Police and Crime Commissioner is urging the public to attend a series of meetings with him to discuss the force’s policing issues. In Caerphilly County Borough, Ian Johnston will be holding…
Flowers for Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial
The Welsh National Mining Memorial Garden in Senghenydd has been awarded funding from food company Peter’s Pies. The Aber Valley Heritage Group, which raised funds for the memorial, was successful in their…
Oakdale cake firm expands with Welsh Government fund backing
A food manufacturer that specialises in making celebration cakes that are suitable for people with nut allergies is expanding with the creation of 18 new jobs with support from the Welsh Government’s…
Missing man Ashley Wells: Further appeal for information
South Wales Police is re- appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of 26-year-old Ashley Wells who has been missing for more than a week. There is increasing concern for Mr Wells, who…
Wheelchair donation a slam dunk
Wheelchair Basketball in Caerphilly County Borough has been sent into a spin with the unveiling of four brand-new, specially adapted, wheelchairs. The chairs, which cost around £500 each, were bought partly using…
Remploy workers find employment with Caerphilly Council
Eleven former Remploy workers who lost their jobs when their factories were closed have found work with Caerphilly County Borough Council. The council has been working in partnership with Jobcentre Plus to…