Plaid Cymru councillors are urging their Labour and Independent colleagues on Caerphilly County Borough Council to back the ‘Yes’ campaign in next year’s referendum on greater powers for the Welsh Assembly. A…
Life expectancy levels lower than average in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough has one of the worst life expectancy levels in the country. Figures from the Welsh Assembly Government show that Caerphilly has the fourth lowest life expectancy in Wales. Life…
MP Wayne David welcomes visitors to Westminster
Caerphilly MP Wayne David welcomed two groups of visitors to Westminster recently from his constituency. The first group was from the Workers’ Educational Association (WEA). The WEA is a voluntary adult education…
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Coleg Gwent sport student success in Karate and Taekwondo World Championships
A Coleg Gwent student is celebrating an impressive performance at the Karate and Taekwondo World Championships in Italy last month, winning a host of gold and silver medals. Competing with her local…
Caerphilly Council prepared for cold weather
With temperatures dropping further and blizzards expected during the early part of next week, Caerphilly County Borough Council has said it is prepared for the worst. The local authority has said it…
Thousands of residents pledge to stop using carrier bags
More than 5,000 Caerphilly County Borough residents have pledged to do their bit for the environment and stop using plastic carrier bags. To help them, officers from Caerphilly County Borough Council’s recycling…
Coleg Gwent fashion students’ designs on show
A group of fashion students at Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus will see their designs take to the catwalk tonight. The group of students, called Et Viola, will put on their ‘RockRave’ show…
Motorists in Bargoed warned to keep items out of view
Motorists in St Cattwg, Bargoed, have been warned about an increase in car break-ins and damage to vehicles. Vehicles with valuable items left in full view have been targeted – in particular…
Memorial garden opened to honour WWII hero Edward Chapman
Pontlottyn World War II hero Corporal Edward Chapman has been honoured with memorial garden n the town. Mr Chapman was one of only two Welsh infantry soldiers to be awarded the prestigious…