A cyclist killed in a road traffic collision in Llanbradach has been named as 21-year-old Dan Heyes.Mr Heyes, from Ystrad Mynach, was cycling along the A469 Llanbradach bypass when he was in…
Author: Richard Gurner
Welsh Government critical of Caerphilly Council’s draft LDP
The Welsh Government has said it has “fundamental concerns” over Caerphilly County Borough Council’s draft Local Development Plan (LDP).Essentially a planning blueprint to guide future development, the draft LDP, if approved, could…
Casinos and gambling in Wales, and how it is affecting the economy
The UK, Wales included, continues to benefit from the economic boost it has enjoyed as a result of the healthy turnover from gambling and casinos. Many people frown upon gambling because of…
Everything you always wanted to know about Caerphilly’s Local Development Plan…but were afraid to ask
Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed its deposit replacement Local Development Plan – but in plain English, what does this mean?
Three Caerphilly County Borough people given New Year’s Honours for charitable work
Falklands War veteran Simon Weston has been awarded the CBE in the New Year’s Honours list.The former Welsh Guard, who was born in Nelson, has been recognised for his charitable work and…
“Loved by everyone” – Tributes paid to teenage victims of Tir-y-Berth car crash
The families of two tragic teenagers killed in a car crash have paid tribute to the pair.Conor Tiley, 18, and 17-year-old Connor Williams, both from Aberbargoed, were travelling with friend Cameron Nicholas,…
Misconduct charges against three Caerphilly Council bosses at centre of pay scandal dismissed by judge
The criminal prosecution of three senior council bosses at the centre of a pay scandal has been dismissed.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s chief executive Anthony O’Sullivan, his deputy Nigel Barnett and Daniel Perkins,…
Senghenydd youth centre to use proceeds from wind turbine for funding after cuts
A youth centre is hoping to build a wind turbine on nearby farmland to help with its funding.
Old Caerphilly library reopens as family-friendly coffee shop
Caerphilly town’s old library building is opening its doors again as a new community coffee shop.
Welsh Water to invest £1.7bn in network after £77m profit
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has revealed plans to invest £1.7 billion into its water network over the next five years after an increase in profits.