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Don’t waste council taxpayers’ money fighting legal action against closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre, say campaigners

Monday, May 20, 2019Monday, May 20, 2019

The High Court has blocked the council’s plans to close the centre by June 30, until Mr Williams’ case is heard – which is scheduled for June 19.

Gelligaer woman jailed after smuggling drugs into Cardiff prison

Monday, May 20, 2019

A mum-to-be has been jailed after she was caught on CCTV smuggling drugs into Cardiff Prison.

Thousands descend on Caerphilly for 10k race as course record is broken again

Sunday, May 19, 2019Monday, August 5, 2019

The 10k, now in its seventh year, was won by Matthew Clowes for the second year in a row. Clowes ran the race in 30 minutes and 21 seconds, which is the fastest ever time.

Cadw admits shooting birds at Caerphilly Castle

Friday, May 17, 2019Monday, May 20, 2019

Cadw has come under fire after its contractors were seen shooting birds at the castle on Tuesday, May 14 – including those released by Caerphilly Bird Rescue.

Trethomas father on life support after holiday accident in Spain – Community rallies to raise funds to bring him home

Friday, May 17, 2019

Haydn Atwood, 39, was on the first day of a trip to Malaga with his girlfriend and son when he was hit by a car.

Police appeal for information after image of person ‘car surfing’ goes viral

Thursday, May 16, 2019Friday, May 17, 2019

The image apparently shows a person on the roof of a car travelling on the A469 Llanbradach bypass.

Anger over Caerphilly Castle bird shootings – still no answers from Cadw

Thursday, May 16, 2019Friday, May 17, 2019

Cadw have yet to issue a formal response to the allegations, saying it is investigating.

South Wales East Assembly Members join Nigel Farage’s Brexit Party

Wednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

Mark Reckless AM, who will lead the Brexit Party assembly group, used Twitter to say: “I have decided to leave the Conservative Group in the Welsh Assembly as the UK Conservative government has broken its promise to deliver Brexit.”

More than 9,000 people visit Caerphilly Food Festival

Wednesday, May 15, 2019Wednesday, May 15, 2019

More than 100 food, craft and activity stalls were set up for the event, which took place in Caerphilly town centre.

Stagecoach unveils £4m worth of new buses for routes into and out of Blackwood

Wednesday, May 15, 2019

The investment will see the new vehicles operate on the 151 Blackwood to Newport and the 26 Blackwood to Cardiff services.

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