The Parish of Pontlottyn with Fochriw is running a gift-giving programme and donations have been received from the congregation and the community.
6.5% council rent hike approved by senior councillors
From April 2023, the current average rent would increase by £6.10 per week, from £93.80 to £99.90 per week, over 52 weeks.
Union raises concerns over council changes to staff working from home
Caerphilly County Borough Council is changing the way council staff work from home, the amount of annual leave days they receive, and how they claim travel expenses.
Boxing club given eviction notice just a month after opening
After months of hard work getting up and running, Hari’s Boxing Club in Penyrheol now faces an uncertain future.
Abertysswg children warned about the dangers of frozen water after several were seen walking across an icy pond
Children in Abertysswg have been warned about the dangers of ice after several were seen walking across an icy pond.
Around 500 Christmas gifts given out thanks to volunteers’ efforts
Around 500 Christmas gifts have been given out to children in the Aber Valley thanks to the efforts of a small group of volunteers.
Rhymney trains from Cardiff currently affected due to points failure
Trains running to the Valleys from Cardiff Central may be cancelled or delayed due to a points failure, according to Transport for Wales.
“We’re truly grateful” – Family thanks community for support after brain tumour diagnosis
A large donation, made anonymously, means 34-year-old Owain James will be able to undergo his first year of treatment.
Mum-of-three rediscovers her identity after pursuing her passion – and is now using it to help her community
After experiencing post-natal depression, Sally Morgan felt like she had lost her identity. She decided to pursue her passion – arts and crafts – and is now using it to help her community.
Football club praises community’s response to its Christmas gift appeal
So far, more than 200 people have donated gifts to around 50 disadvantaged children across Caerphilly County Borough through the scheme.