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Author: Rhys Williams

Opposition councillors slam ‘lack of democracy’ at Caerphilly County Borough Council

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Cllr Kevin Etheridge said: “This is not democracy as we were elected by the people for the people of the county borough, leaving scrutiny worthless.”

Ambitious club sets sights on reaching the Welsh Football League

Thursday, August 1, 2019Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Aber Valley FC, which was founded in 2000, plays in the South Wales Alliance Division One – the sixth tier of Welsh football.

Big Cheese welcomes more than 70,000 visitors to Caerphilly town centre

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

The sun shone and temperatures soared as the 22nd edition of the annual event took place.

Tributes paid to Caerphilly motorcyclist who died in crash

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

In a statement, Mr Powell’s family said: “Neil Berian Powell was a loving husband, son and devoted dad, granddad, great grandfather and father-in-law.”

New Gwent Police Chief Constable to be confirmed

Monday, July 29, 2019

They will replace the outgoing Julian Williams, who has retired from the role after two years.

Dog found in Ystrad Mynach with matted fur and “ulcerated and bulging” eyes

Friday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

The shih tzu was found with matted fur and “ulcerated and bulging” eyes.

Days off on the sick cost Caerphilly Council almost £1 million a month

Friday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

On average, nearly 12 and a half working days were lost per council employee to sickness during the 2017/18 financial year.

Gerwyn Price qualifies for Champions League of Darts

Friday, July 26, 2019

Price, who is ranked seventh in the PDC Order of Merit, secured his place in the Champions League despite a shock 13-12 defeat to Stephen Bunting.

‘Mini Police Officers’ visit New Scotland Yard and Parliament on trip to London

Friday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

Pupils and staff from Fochriw and Phillipstown Primary Schools visited London as part of the Heddlu Bach scheme.

St Cenydd Road closure – all you need to know

Friday, July 26, 2019Friday, July 26, 2019

The closure is expected to last for six weeks and diversions will be in place.

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