Ex-British Rail fireman Donald Lewis passed away in 2020, having been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure.
£60k car park extension approved to ease “chaotic” traffic issues
Caerphilly Council’s plans to extend the car park at Oakdale’s recreational ground has been backed by senior councillors.
Author channels own personal tragedies in story book helping children with self-esteem and grief
Author Jess Childs, from Machen, has released her latest book, Ivy and the Mole – the second instalment in her ‘Big Issues for Little People’ series.
£80m bid for alpine rollercoaster, new leisure centre and transport hub given cabinet approval
A new leisure centre, an ‘Alpine Coaster’ and a “transport hub” are included in the funding proposals, which have now been approved by the council’s cabinet.
“We’re not dancing for how it looks, but for how it feels” – Instructor marks 40 years teaching
Dance instructor Fiona Winter has marked 40 years of teaching in the community.
Councillors back motion to tackle trolley dumping
Councillors have backed plans to tackle the issue of trolley dumping after a significant amount were found in the Sirhowy River.
“They were our boys and they always will be – this is their legacy”
Having lost their sons to suicide, Paula Poole and Clare Jackson have come together to help raise thousands for suicide prevention charity Papyrus.
Vacant former charity shop set to be converted into independent coffee shop
A new independent coffee shop is set to open in a vacant charity shop in Caerphilly.
Traffic light system to judge school performances scrapped
The Welsh Government has published a new framework to measure the performance of schools, replacing the National Categorisation system.
The Caerphilly artist whose Snoopy sculpture was auctioned for £7k
The Snoopy sculpture designed and painted by Caerphilly artist Kayleigh Ashman raised £7,000 for Dogs Trust.