Welsh Water bills to go up by 3.8%
Welsh Water has announced its customers will see an average price rise of 3.8% – the lowest increase in England and Wales. |
Cigarette vending machine ban introduced in Wales
A new law banning the sale of cigarettes from vending machines in Wales has come into force. The move is part of the Welsh Government’s efforts to safeguard young people and children from the harmful effects of smoking. |
Blackwood Miners’ Institute set to celebrate 20 year’s as arts venue
 | Blackwood Miners’ Institute is to celebrate its 20th anniversary as a theatre and arts venue next month. Built and paid for out of the Miners’ wages at 3d a week, Blackwood Miners’ Institute originally opened as a single storey snooker hall in 1925. |
Islwyn MP uses debate to raise awareness of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has used a debate in the House of Commons to raise awareness of the employment difficulties faced by those with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. |
Minister wants merger of Cardiff Metropolitan, Glamorgan and Newport universities
Welsh Education Minister Leighton Andrews has restated his desire to see a merger of Cardiff Metropolitan, Glamorgan and Newport universities. |
Plea to Cardiff City supporters to help fund Fred Keenor statue
A campaign to get a statue of Cardiff City legend Fred Keenor is appealing to supporters of the football club to donate £1 each. |
Future of Welsh ports and airports to be examined in National Assembly inquiry
A new inquiry by a National Assembly for Wales committee will examine the importance of Welsh ports and airports to the Welsh economy, and how their potential can be developed. |
Gwent Police Surgeries for Caerphilly County Borough, February 1 to February 15
The following police surgeries are being held in Caerphilly County Borough where residents can drop in for the opportunity to discuss local issues with officers. |
Tir Y Berth man taken to court over dog mess
A Tir Y Berth man has been taken to court and fined for a dog fouling offence. John Evans, 55 of Asquith Street, Tir Y Berth, was prosecuted by Caerphilly County Borough Council for non-payment of a Fixed Penalty Notice.. |
Police investigate second arson attack in Rhymney
Update: Police keen to speak to person in area at time of first fire Police are investigating the possibility that an arson attack which hospitalised two people could be linked to a second fire. |
Ice warning in Caerphilly County Borough after snow
The Met Office has issued an ice warning after snow fell in many parts of Caerphilly County Borough on Monday morning. |
Caerphilly Council ranked highly for its recycling
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been ranked as one of the UK’s best performing local authorities on recycling. Resource Magazine compiled a table using the percentage of household waste sent for reuse, recycling or composting and the kilograms of residual waste per person. |