Last year Caerphilly County Borough Council placed 471 households at risk of homelessness in emergency accommodation and bed and breakfasts, with privately-rented properties also relied on to house those in need.
Junior netball club crowned champions of Wales
It is the first national competition that the team has won.
Man attacked and robbed in Graig-y-Rhacca
The man suffered a suspected fractured eye socket and had his car keys and house keys stolen.
No injuries in horror car crash
The crash happened at around 4.30pm on Sunday, May 19.
Graig-y-Rhacca mothers hope to inspire confidence with new group
A group of mothers from Graig-y-Rhacca have set up a class to help other mothers build confidence and prove that “they’re not just mums”.
School book tour to raise awareness of dementia
A Bargoed-based book publisher is in the process of visiting every primary school in Gwent to help raise awareness of dementia.
New skills centre opens in Caerphilly town
Welsh rugby icon Jonathan Davies paid a visit to the centre, with Caerphilly AM Hefin David cutting the ribbon to mark the launch.
Park homes manufacturer turnover increases to £33.3m
Stately Albion manufactures a range of lodges and park homes from its base on the Prince of Wales Industrial Estate.
More than 150 Easter eggs donated to Trinity Fields School
More than 150 Easter eggs have been donated to a school in Ystrad Mynach by staff at Sainsbury’s in Pontllanfraith.
Taekwondo star Lauren Williams in shock opening round exit
If I could explain my worst nightmare than that was it – I just lived it.”