Caerphilly Observer

Council’s attempts to plug budget gap could fall short by millions

Attempts to balance the books at Caerphilly County Borough Council could fall short by millions of pounds, senior figures have warned.

An independent bike shop has moved into a bigger unit in Caerphilly thanks to more than £28,000 of UK Government funding.

Round four of the Amateur Trophy has been drawn, as the last remaining Caerphilly-based side discovered their opponents.

Police are searching for Cameron Wooley, 20, who has been recalled to prison after breaching his licence conditions.

Senedd members added their voices to a chorus of calls for fair funding for GPs after more than 21,000 people across Wales signed a petition.

A cross-party committee called for greater transparency around the formula used to allocate funding to Welsh councils amid concerns about unfairness.

Police are searching for Shaun Davies, 31, who has been recalled to prison after breaching the conditions of his release.

Sport Wales has reopened its ‘be active for Wales’ grant scheme, which will enable sports clubs to buy equipment and enhance their facilities.

The death of 32-year-old Ben Crook, who went missing in Turkey, is believed to have been caused by a fall, Gwent Coroner’s Court has heard.

Welsh secretary Jo Stevens said the appointment would be a “landmark step” for Wales.