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Archive for October, 2010

Double bill for Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club

 

The Islwyn Acoustic Guitar Club is delighted to welcome Jon Gomm and Thomas Leeb, two of the world’s most innovative and inspiring acoustic guitarists, to the Jubilee Bar and Events Room at Wattsville on Friday October 15 from 7.30pm for a double bill concert that promises to be the highlight of the year.

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Roadworks on the A472 – Ystrad Mynach to Nelson

 

Caerphilly county borough council is to work on various retaining walls along the A472 between Ystrad Mynach and Nelson.

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New Caerphilly Council chief executive to speak to businesses

 

The new chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council will be outlining his vision to businesses at a special breakfast meeting organised by Caerphilly Business Forum on Wednesday October 20.

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Police re-appeal for information after Ystrad Mynach track protest

 

British Transport Police have re-issued an appeal to help find a gang of abusive Cardiff City football fans.

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Caerphilly MP appointed Shadow Minister for Europe

 
Caerphilly MP Wayne David.

Caerphilly MP Wayne David has been appointed the Labour Party’s Shadow Minister for Europe by leader Ed Miliband after he missed out on a post in the Shadow Cabinet.

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Ron Davies hits back at Jeff Cuthbert over free Christmas parking

 

Councillor Ron Davies has hit back at Caerphilly AM Jeff Cuthbert for questioning the council’s plan to give free parking to shoppers over the Christmas period.

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New direct debit service for council tax

 

Residents can now pay their council tax via a direct debit set up over the phone.

The new paperless system means residents can call Caerphilly County Borough Council to set up the direct debit.

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Work begins on new Bargoed town centre

 

The latest phase in the regeneration of Bargoed town centre has begun.

Councillor Ron Davies, Caerphilly Council’s cabinet member for regeneration, has welcomed the beginning of work on the £8.3m town centre improvement scheme.

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Appeal to identify illegal bikers in Risca

 
Police in Risca are trying to identify these bikers2

Police in Risca are appealing for information to identify a group riding off-road bikes in the lanes between Swyffryd and Hafodrynys.

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Caerphilly AM questions cost of free Christmas car parking

 

Labour AM Jeff Cuthbert has expressed surprise over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s plan to drop pay and display charges for the two week run up to Christmas.

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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.

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Police appeal after Rhymney burglary

 

Gwent Police is appealing for information following a burglary that occurred at a property on Llys Mabon, Rhymney, sometime overnight on Wednesday September 29.

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