TV presenter Iolo Williams has praised the conservation efforts of volunteers at community hub Libanus Lifestyle – and has urged others to follow its lead.Based at the former Libanus Chapel in Blackwood,…
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Caerphilly MP wants changes to Dangerous Dog Act after death of Jack Lis, 10
Ten-year-old Jack Lis was killed on November 8 following a dog attack at a friend’s house on Pentwyn, Penyrheol.
Recycling firm owner has conviction for fly-tipping quashed
Gareth Kemp, of Kemp Contractors Limited, has been cleared of fly-tipping on Eglwysilan Common near Abertridwr.
Human cannonball stunt goes wrong at American Circus – council investigating
Instead of landing safely on a net, he crashed onto a metal rail along the perimeter of the circus ring.
Maxime Cinema bans customers doing #gentleminions trend
Blackwood’s Maxime Cinema has banned customers wearing suits from screenings of Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Takeaway brothers jailed after helping hide their murdered sister-in-law’s body
Two brothers who ran the Manhattan Kitchen takeaway in Caerphilly have been jailed for their part in hiding the murder of their sister-in-law.
Work on new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon to begin shortly
Port Talbot-based contractor Andrew Scott Ltd has bene chosen to build the new Ysgol Gymraeg Cwm Gwyddon.
Arrest made in connection with Blackwood Market trader murder 27 years ago
A man wanted in connection with the murder of Blackwood Market trader Jaswant Singh Sandhu has been arrested in Pakistan.
“Stuck between a rock and a hard place” – traders facing uncertain future over indoor market plans
Traders at Caerphilly Indoor Market are facing uncertainty after the council announced plans to demolish the building to make way for new housing and offices.
Ambulance vandalised while crew treated patient
A parked ambulance was vandalised and had its tyres let down while its crew treated a patient at a nearby property.