Around 50 campaigners and residents applauded as Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee voted unanimously to refuse planning permission on Wednesday.
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Prime Minister’s promise could see 200 new police officers in Gwent
The police and crime commissioner for Gwent, Jeff Cuthbert, has “cautiously welcomed” the announcement but said uncertainty remained about how it would be funded.
Wages not increasing in line with inflation in Caerphilly County Borough
The average person in Caerphilly County Borough earns £14,500 per year, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.
Hundreds gather for protests against Gwern y Domen development
Hundreds of campaigners gathered on Gwern y Domen in three separate protests against the plans, which could see up to 618 new houses and a sports pavilion built on the site.
New Chief Constable confirmed for Gwent Police
Chief Constable Kelly, who joined as Deputy Chief Constable in 2017, was put forward as the permanent replacement by Gwent Police Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert.
Llanbradach celebrates 25th anniversary of twinning with Breton town Ploubezre
To mark the twinning, which began in 1994, a public parking space in Ploubezre was named after Llanbradach.
Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert says no-deal Brexit poses “major” risks to policing in Gwent
Jeff Cuthbert has warned that public disorder offences, including hate crime, could rise as they did in the aftermath of the 2016 referendum result.
Multiple reports of mobile phone thefts from Caerphilly town shops
In a statement, Gwent police said it has received a number of reports of mobile phone thefts from shops in Caerphilly.
Two senior officers suspended by Gwent Police following allegation of sexual assault
It follows an incident in Cardiff on June 28 at the retirement party of former chief constable Julian Williams.
Police looking for Pontllanfraith man after “alleged drug supply offence”
Police would like to speak to Luke Bidgway, 33, from Pontllanfraith in relation the incident.