A sponsored walk and wheelchair push to raise funds for a drop-in centre for disabled children is set to take place on Saturday, June 22.
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Councillors reluctantly approve 260 home Hendredenny development
Caerphilly council’s planning committee voted to approve a reserved matters application for the contentious development on land north of Hendredenny Drive in Hendredenny, Caerphilly, at a meeting on Wednesday, June 19.
Distraction burglary in Blackwood
The victim was at home when a man knocked on the door claiming to be from Charter Housing Association.
Pontllanfraith leisure centre closure decision “unreasonably” made
Caerphilly County Borough Council is defending a legal challenge against the closure, which has been pursued by the authority since 2017.
Boxer Lauren Price sets off for European Games
Price, who was named as best female boxer by GB Boxing last year, is one of 12 boxers chosen to represent Team GB at the competition.
Falklands hero Simon Weston moves his business to Oakdale
Simon Weston and business partner Paul Hartshorn have moved Weston FM Group from Pontypool to its new location.
Thousands expected for Armed Forces Day event
The family-focused event is held each year to celebrate the work and contribution of armed forces personnel to the community.
Disability walk to take place in Caerphilly for Deafblind Awareness Week
The walk will be led by people with complex disabilities in a call for greater visibility for disabled people in the community and wider society.
Demolition of homes on Hafodyrynys Road now preferred option
The council has drawn up its preferred option for tackling air pollution on the A472 in Crumlin, where nitrogen dioxide levels have been recorded as the highest in the UK outside central London.
Hengoed-based pharmaceutical company celebrates 50th anniversary
Employing around 370 permanent staff and about 120 contractors, the company produces medicines for around 23 million patients.