People on Housing Benefit could face delays in getting their payments after the Government cut £162,000 from the annual grant it gives the council. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s subsidy in 2010-11 will…
Warning over “free” alarm scam
Residents are being urged to watch out for a current scam from companies offering a free burglar alarm. Once somebody signs up for the alarm and its installation they are then hit…
Take part in the Sport Relief Mile at Caerphilly Castle
Caerphilly’s historic castle will be the setting for the county borough’s Sport Relief Mile event on March 21. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Sports Development Team is challenging people to raise as much…
Hook double completes Italian job
A second half brace of tries by James Hook and an 18 point haul by Stephen Jones ensured Wales completed their Italian job with a 33-10 victory at the Millennium Stadium. Italy…
Crackdown on rogue tradesman with Trustmark scheme
Trading Standards teams from Caerphilly County Borough Council, Monmouthshire County Council, Newport City Council and Torfaen County Borough Council have joined forces to help tackle rogue traders in South East Wales. The…
Ryan Jones: We owe the fans
Ryan Jones reckons Wales owe their fans a big display in the RBS 6 Nations clash against Italy today at the Millennium Stadium. Jones returns to lead the Dragons after missing the…
Grant success for Llanbradach catering firm
Today their national sides will be squaring up on opposite sides of the Millennium Stadium, but Carlo Fraccalvieri and Joanne Burgess are on the same team when it comes to creating delicious Italian cuisine with a Welsh twist.
The duo run Llanbradach-based catering firm ‘A Presto’ and have been successful in receiving a Caerfilli Cwm a Mynydd Partnership Rural Industry and Produce Innovation grant.
Nominate a special volunteer for GAVO award
Nominations are now open for this year’s Voluntary Sector Achievement Awards. Caerphilly County Borough Council and GAVO, the Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations, want to hear from people who know of volunteers…
New appeal in Cwmcarn newborn baby tragedy
Police are continuing to appeal for information after a newborn baby boy was found at the back of the Spar Store, in Newport Road, Cwmcarn at 6.15pm on Thursday. The baby was…
Share your memories of Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital
People will be able to share their stories and experiences of Caerphilly District Miners’ Hospital this Saturday at a special coffee morning. The Caerphilly Miners Community Centre Management Committee was set up…