Young people from Caerphilly County Borough’s Youth Forum have celebrated its tenth anniversary.A total of 86 youngsters representing schools, youth projects, voluntary organisations and youth clubs from across the county borough came…
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Gelligaer boy, 16, and Risca boy, 16, latest to get ASBOs
A 16-year-old Gelligaer boy and a 16-year-old Risca boy are the latest to be handed Antisocial Behaviour Orders because of their bad behaviour.Christopher Cook, of Church Road, Gelligaer, was given a two-year…
£900,000 road improvements across Caerphilly County Borough underway
Almost £1million worth of road and pavement repairs across Caerphilly County Borough are well underway, according to the council.Earlier this year, following one of the coldest winters in a generation, the cabinet…
Blackwood PACT meetings announced for October
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Blackwood area will be held over the next couple of weeks.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find…
Islwyn MP hails new business as vital to the local economy
Islwyn MP Chris Evans, has described a new human resources consultancy as vital to the future success of the local economy.Mr Evans made his remarks at the official opening of Atega Business…
Pictures of Royal Welsh Regiment parade
Thousands of residents turned out to show their support for the brave men and women of The Royal Welsh as they were honoured with the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough on Saturday.To…
AM praises troops after Caerphilly parade
The Conservative Assembly Member for South East Wales has praised the people of Caerphilly for showing their support to the Royal Welsh Regiment.The Royal Welsh Regiment was honoured on Saturday when it…
Royal Welsh Regiment to receive Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
The Royal Welsh Regiment is to be honoured this weekend with the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough.Residents are being urged to turn out and show their support for the troops at two…
Builder awarded bravery medal for saving Blackwood man’s life
A Blackwood man almost drowned after he became trapped under raft taking part in a charity river race.Andrew Ryan, 44, from Blackwood, was taking part in the race on the River Wye…
Islwyn MP inspired by Blackwood charity fundraiser
MPs have been in the headlines recently for pocketing payments left right and centre, but Islwyn MP Chris Evans was so moved by the story of one Blackwood fundraiser that he decided…