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Blackwood Rotary make £1,000 donation towards fund for boy’s life-changing operation

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Two-year-old Awstin Raymond from Pontllanfraith has Spastic Diplegia, a form of cerebral palsy which affects the legs and causes symptoms like muscle stiffness and spasms.

Plans for 500-space park and ride facility in Llanbradach criticised by Plaid ward councillors

Wednesday, February 27, 2019Tuesday, March 5, 2019

The proposals are aimed at improving the existing railway station’s “totally unsuitable” ten spaces, according to a report put before Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet.

Police appeal after pickaxe found lodged in car bonnet

Tuesday, February 26, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Police are appealing for information after a pickaxe was found lodged in a car bonnet in Llanbradach.

Three men arrested following reported shooting in Rhymney

Tuesday, February 26, 2019Tuesday, February 26, 2019

A 25-year-old man from the Rhymney area reported that he was shot at while walking along Phillips Walk at 10.30am.

Drink driver jailed for seven years for smash which killed passenger

Tuesday, February 26, 2019Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Lee Hillier, 30, was speeding in his Seat Leon on the A469 New Road, near Hengoed, when he his car hit a curb, went over to the other side of the road, and hit a VW van travelling towards him.

“Dream come true” for KLA as they perform in The Greatest Dancer final

Monday, February 25, 2019Monday, February 25, 2019

Newbridge-based Latin dance group KLA reached the final three in the BBC talent show The Greatest Dancer, which was won by Scottish teenager Ellie Ferguson.

Rogue Caerphilly plumber ripped customers off while calling himself ‘Lee King’

Monday, February 25, 2019Monday, February 25, 2019

Dodgy Damon Owens, 34, gave himself a string of bogus names after being convicted of tricking customers in his plumbing business.

Bedwas climb out of relegation zone with win over Neath

Monday, February 25, 2019Monday, February 25, 2019

Stefan Sankala’s team scored five tries to beat bottom-placed Neath 36-28 and earn a bonus-point win.

Welsh Assembly v House of Commons and Lords: Caerphilly RFC hosts annual charity rugby match

Saturday, February 23, 2019Saturday, February 23, 2019

On a bright, clear, day at Virginia Park, the Assembly ran out 42-14 winners.

Prince Charles visits reopened Rock UK Summit Centre

Saturday, February 23, 2019Monday, February 25, 2019

Prince Charles was met by cheering crowds at the centre and took a tour of the site,  speaking to rock climbers and watching them demonstrate their skills.

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