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Author: Richard Gurner

The controversial plans to clean-up coal tips explained

Thursday, October 17, 2024Tuesday, April 22, 2025

ERI Reclamation wants to remove around 500,000 tonnes of coal currently in the tips above Bedwas to sell-on to the construction industry for use in making concrete.

Caerphilly Council’s £209,000 pay-off of former chief exec “the right thing,” says MS

Wednesday, October 16, 2024Wednesday, October 16, 2024

A decision by Caerphilly County Borough Council to pay its former chief executive a severance package of £209,000 was “the right thing” to do, according to Senedd Member Hefin David.

Grit lorry driver sentenced after injuring 13-year-old boy

Wednesday, October 16, 2024Wednesday, October 16, 2024

A grit lorry driver who left a 13-year-old boy with life-threatening injuries has been sentenced by magistrates.

Maesycwmmer filmmaker up for Bafta Cymru award

Tuesday, October 15, 2024Tuesday, October 15, 2024

A fictional conspiracy thriller based around the crisp industry, directed by a Maesycymmer animator and comic artist, is in the running for a Bafta Cymru.

Live music and one man plays. What’s on this weekend and beyond

Friday, October 11, 2024Friday, October 11, 2024

Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.

Caerphilly RFC legend Fred Brooks’ life honoured at club he loved

Thursday, October 10, 2024Thursday, October 10, 2024

Friends and family packed out Caerphilly RFC on Sunday October 6 to pay their respects to club legend Fred Brooks.

Welsh Water told to ‘repay’ customers a total of £24.1m because of “poor performance”

Tuesday, October 8, 2024Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has been told to reduce customer bills by a total of £24.1 million next year by industry regulator Ofwat.

Body found in search for missing Abertridwr man in Turkey

Monday, October 7, 2024Monday, October 7, 2024

An appeal to find an Abertridwr man who went missing in Turkey has ended in tragedy after his body was found.

Male voice choirs and litter picks. What’s on this weekend and beyond

Friday, October 4, 2024Friday, October 4, 2024

Find out what’s happening this weekend and beyond with our events round-up.

Abertridwr man reported missing in Turkey

Friday, October 4, 2024Friday, October 4, 2024

An Abertridwr man has been reported as missing in Turkey – on the day of his 32nd birthday.

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