A 55-year-old Caerphilly woman has become the first person in Wales to die with swine flu. The unnamed woman was first admitted to the Royal Gwent Hospital in Newport on August 2…
Kiwi Tito backs Wales to end All-Blacks win drought
Cardiff Blues captain Paul Tito reckons Wales can beat New Zealand for the first time in 56 years this autumn Wales open their campaign on November 7 with a mouth-watering clash against…
Caerphilly A-level students make the grade
A-level students in Caerphilly county borough have been praised for their hard work after pass rates hit record levels. Caerphilly students had an overall pass rate of 97.7% (Grades A – E),…
Fly-tipping at Rhymney industrial estate investigated
An investigation has been launched by Environment Agency officials and council staff after two lorry loads of waste were dumped on an industrial estate. Two large lorry loads of fly-tipped waste was…
Caerphilly Flower Festival participants rewarded for hard work
This year’s Caerphilly Flower Festival was a huge success and the churches and local groups that helped make it so have been rewarded for their support. A special award presentation took place…
Caerphilly town redevelopment needs £6million funding
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for £6million of funding from the Welsh Assembly Government so that it can redevelop the top of Caerphilly town centre. The redevelopment of the top of…
Community garden named as one of the best in the UK
The Oakdale and Penmaen Community Partnership has been presented a prestigious award for developing an impressive green space in the heart of their community. The Roger Lewis Woodland Garden in Oakdale was…
Nightmare neighbour banned from Graig-Y-Rhacca
A nuisance neighbour has been evicted from her home and banned from a housing estate because of her behaviour. Caerphilly County Borough Council worked with Gwent Police to get the eviction order…
Picture of historic Royal visit to Caerphilly presented to council
An historic photograph of King George V taken during his visit to Caerphilly in 1912 has been presented to Caerphilly County Borough Council. The picture will be put on display at the…
Croespenmaen car salesman fined £2,000 for illegal sale
A motor trader has been fined almost £2,000 after selling a car that had been written off by an insurance company. Jamie Cox, of Byron Place, Croespenmaen, was also found guilty of…