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Row after plans to build 350 homes at Virginia Park passed

Friday, May 24, 2019Friday, May 24, 2019

Labour members of the planning committee have been accused by Plaid Cymru of “selling the community down the river” after the Virginia Park golf club plans were narrowly pushed through.

Ystrad Mynach school children become ‘dementia friends’

Friday, May 24, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

The intergenerational project, which is the first of its kind, will see people with dementia visit the school to take part in weekly creative sessions.

Caerphilly woman shortlisted for national award

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

“It proves to myself and others who are aspiring to do the same as me that you can achieve it if you work hard enough, regardless of circumstances.”

Families facing homelessness frustrated by social landlords

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

Last year Caerphilly County Borough Council placed 471 households at risk of homelessness in emergency accommodation and bed and breakfasts, with privately-rented properties also relied on to house those in need.

Junior netball club crowned champions of Wales

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

It is the first national competition that the team has won.

Man attacked and robbed in Graig-y-Rhacca

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

The man suffered a suspected fractured eye socket and had his car keys and house keys stolen.

No injuries in horror car crash

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

The crash happened at around 4.30pm on Sunday, May 19.

Graig-y-Rhacca mothers hope to inspire confidence with new group

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

A group of mothers from Graig-y-Rhacca have set up a class to help other mothers build confidence and prove that “they’re not just mums”.

School book tour to raise awareness of dementia

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

A Bargoed-based book publisher is in the process of visiting every primary school in Gwent to help raise awareness of dementia.

New skills centre opens in Caerphilly town

Thursday, May 23, 2019Thursday, May 23, 2019

Welsh rugby icon Jonathan Davies paid a visit to the centre, with Caerphilly AM Hefin David cutting the ribbon to mark the launch.

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