Controversial plans to build an opencast mine at the top of the Rhymney Valley have finally been rejected by the Planning Inspectorate – almost three years after developers lodged their appeal.
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13% taxi fare hike to come into force across Caerphilly County Borough
Costs will rise from £3 to £3.40 for a hackney carriage journey between 7am to 7pm and 20p for each subsequent mile.
Town centres central to Valleys vision, says Welsh Government minister
Town centres play a vital role social and economic life, the chair of the Valleys Taskforce has said.
Hundreds take part in charity run from Caerphilly to Cardiff for Velindre
Hundreds of runners took part in a charity fun run to help raise thousands of pounds for Velindre Cancer Centre.
Police record more than 200 child abuse image offences in Gwent force area
Police recorded more than 200 child abuse image offences in Gwent last year, data from the NSPCC shows.The NSPCC has warned that offenders are using social networks to target children for abuse…
Gwent Police launches week-long knife amnesty and says it will increase its use of stop and search
Gwent Police has said its officers will increase their use of stop and search powers during a week-long campaign to combat knife crime.
Welsh Conservatives unveil new Assembly team
The new leader of the Welsh Conservatives has reshuffled his front bench team in the Welsh Assembly.
Caerphilly town wins silver at Wales in Bloom Awards 2018
Caerphilly has won the silver award in the town centre category in this year’s Wales in Bloom.
Wind turbine plans near Pen-y-Fan Country Park thrown out over visual impact concerns
Plans for a wind turbine near the Pen-y-Fan Country Park have been rejected over concerns about its visual impact.
Caerphilly County Borough Council could receive £1.3m VAT repayment
Caerphilly County Borough Council could be awarded around £1.3 million as part of a VAT repayment claim regarding sporting and leisure services.