Archive for 2010
Murderer escape prison praised by inspectors
An open prison from which a convicted murderer escaped from last week has been praised in a report by prison inspectors. |
RSPB’s summer survey reveals Caerphilly gardens are a hit with hedgehogs
 | Almost a quarter of Caerphilly’s gardens regularly have visiting hedgehogs, according to the results of the RSPB’s summer wildlife survey. |
Caerphilly Post Offices get cash boost
Post Offices in Llanbradach, Senghenydd and Bargoed’s McDonnell Road office are to get makeovers after successfully applying for improvement grants from the Welsh Assembly. |
£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. |
Views sought on elected police commissioner plan
Gwent Police Authority is asking for people’s views on Government plans to introduce elected police commissioners. The Government wants to replace 43 Police Authorities with 43 elected Police and Crime Commissioners. |
Caerphilly County Borough residents win trip to the Ryder Cup
 | Seven lucky golf fans from Caerphilly County Borough will be watching the stars tee off at the Ryder Cup, being held this week at the Celtic Manor. |
Newbridge firm scoops environmental award
 | Newbridge-based Axiom Manufacturing Services has been commended for its commitment to green manufacturing at a leading UK industry awards ceremony. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Concern over missing Caerphilly boy, 15
 | UPDATE: Tuesday September 27th, 9.40am, Police have said Mark has been found safe and well. Police have issued an appeal for information to trace a missing Caerphilly teenager. |
Caerphilly Council workers honoured at Royal Garden Party
 | Two long-serving council workers were recognised for their dedicated service with an invitation to a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace. |
