Venues across Caerphilly County Borough will be opening up in September as part of the European Heritage’s Open Doors programme.Organised each year by the Civic Trust for Wales, the scheme allows people…
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20-year-old Markham woman given ASBO
A 20-year-old woman from Markham has been given an Antisocial Behaviour Order (ASBO) by magistrates.Penny Harris, who currently lives at Pen Y Wer Lod, Markham, but previously lived in Phillipstown, was given…
Winding House Museum appeals for help on Miners’ Strike project
The Winding House in New Tredegar is calling on local people with objects, photographs and memories of the 1984/85 Miners’ Strike to get in touch.The museum is currently developing a new learning…
Wayne David MP urges council to be prepared as Southern Cross is broken up
Wayne David, the Labour MP for Caerphilly, has expressed “serious concern” about the announcement that care home firm Southern Cross will be broken up.Mr David has said he is urging Caerphilly County…
New Tredegar woman rewarded for ‘green nappy’ use
A mother from New Tredegar who uses reusable nappies for her baby has been rewarded for her efforts. Joanne Mayo won a real nappy prize pack after entering a special draw during Real…
Caerphilly MP expresses concern over Southern Cross care homes
Caerphilly MP Wayne David has written to troubled care home owner Southern Cross expressing his concern for the future of its care homes in the area.The Labour politician has written to the…
Troubled owner of Caerphilly County Borough care homes to withhold rent
The owner of several care homes in Caerphilly County Borough which lost £300 million in six months is to withhold rent in a bid to stay in business.Last week the future of…
New Tredegar firm Zipline Creative scoops BAFTA Cymru award for Rhod Gilbert show
A TV production company based in New Tredegar has scooped a prestigious BAFTA Cymru award.Zipline Creative’s Nathan Mackintosh and Rhys Waters are celebrating after their win for Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience in…
North of the borough gets a tidy up from Caerphilly Council
New Tredegar, Brithdir and Tirphil recently got a clean-up from Caerphilly Council workers and school pupils.The council’s Tidy Towns Tidy Places and Fast Forward teams took part in the clean up concentrating…
New Tredegar TV company Zipline Nominated For BAFTA
A TV production company based in New Tredegar has been nominated for a Welsh BAFTAThe company’s first series of Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience, which aired on BBC2 has been tipped for Best…