Christina Harrhy, the former chief executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council who left with a £209,000 pay-off following a falling out with then leader Sean Morgan, has secured a new six-figure public sector role.
Author: Richard Gurner
Teen ‘lucky to be alive’ demands safety action on Wyllie Bends
A teenager ‘lucky to be alive’ after a horror car smash on the Wyllie Bends has demanded action to make the road safer.
NRW turn to horsepower for woodland work
Environmental body Natural Resources Wales wasn’t horsing around when it needed to tread carefully while working to restore ancient woodland near Risca.
No trains between Rhymney and Cardiff for week-long tunnel works
Rail services on the Rhymney line will be suspended next week for essential maintenance works in Caerphilly tunnel.
Cultural hub plan for Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall boosted by £270,000 grant
An ambitious, community-led, plan to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a fully-fledged cultural hub has been boosted with a £270,000 grant.
UK Government backs council’s solar farm project
The 20MW Cwm Ifor Solar Farm could power 6,000 homes if it is built on “low-grade” farmland above Penyrheol and Abertridwr.
Two deny historic child abuse charges in court
Two people have denied charges in connection with a police investigation into historic child abuse at a former children’s home in.
Nordic walking classes getting residents active
Residents across Caerphilly County Borough are being encouraged to get outdoors and improve their fitness through a series of Nordic walking sessions.
From student volunteer to Citizens Advice chief executive
Ashley Comley first walked through the doors of the Mountain Ash Citizens Advice office more than 20 years ago as a volunteer.
Major fire cause still unknown as building demolished
The cause of a major fire at a building in Pontllanfraith last week is still unknown.