More than £600 has been raised in the first step of a Wales-wide charity fundraising drive to raise £1 million. Jamie Pritchard and Louise Kirton hope to raise the cash for charities…
Netball event raises awareness of cervical cancer and sexual health
Young women from across Caerphilly County Borough have taken part in a Netball tournament to raise awareness about cervical cancer and sexual health. Six teams attended a recent tournament at St Cenydd…
Appeal to trace owners of stolen pocket watches and coins found in Blackwood field
Gwent Police is appealing to residents to identify these pocket watches and coins after they were found in a field in Blackwood. A member of the public handed in four pocket watches…
Goshawks webcam returns to Cwmcarn Forest
Bird lovers can once again keep a 24-hour watch over a nest of rare Goshawks at Cwmcarn Forest. A live webcam is available where people can keep up to date as the…
SmartWater security for community allotments in Rhymney
Allotment enthusiasts in Rhymney are hoping to beat the thieves with new security marking kits. The Rhymney Valley Allotments Federation has issued SmartWater kits to all its members after a rise in…
Easter events in Caerphilly County Borough
Caerphilly County Borough has a host of entertainment and events for you this Easter weekend. Have a good time on Good Friday at a free ‘Farm Open Day’. Come and see how…
Budding Blackwood entrepreneurs showcase invention
Pupils from Blackwood Comprehensive School have been showing off their entrepreneurial skills, by selling a mobile phone accessory they invented. Year 10 students Toni Williams, Zoe Parnell and Lowri Jones-Twinberrow have created…
Caerphilly Council green awards secures sponsor
A council-run award scheme which recognises environmental improvements across Caerphilly County Borough has secured a sponsor. SEDA, a major international packaging company with a base near Blackwood, has agreed to be a…
Cross Keys RFC look forward to big day
Cross Keys RFC are preparing for one of the biggest games in their history when they take on Cornish Pirates in the British & Irish Cup semi-final at Pandy Park on Saturday…
Argoed people choose heroes for new artwork
Argoed residents are being given an historic chance to choose three local champions to immortalise in steel as part of a project from charity Sustrans. The new Quoits Wood Crossing along the…