Harry Andrews, the former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has sadly passed away at the age of 80.
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Rhymney conman cheated investors out of £200k by blowing their savings on the horses
A rogue investment conman has been jailed after he swindled £200k from victims – including a former Wales and British Lions rugby player.
5.5 tonnes of rubbish collected in ‘waste amnesty’ in Phillipstown
A ‘waste amnesty’ for residents in Phillipstown, New Tredegar, saw four lorry-loads and 5.5 tonnes of rubbish collected.
Abertridwr kebab shop commended in 2018 British Kebab awards
A kebab shop is the runner-up and has been highly recommended in the Best Kebab House in Wales category in this year’s British Kebab awards.
Council stops developer dumping earth on Virginia Park Golf Course
Caerphilly Council officials have instructed the owner of Virginia Park Golf Club just outside Caerphilly town, to stop dumping earth on the site, after residents and local councillors raised the alarm.
Three years in prison for Pontllanfraith man who tried to smuggle five illegal immigrants into the UK
A Pontllanfraith man who tried to smuggle five illegal migrants, including three children aged between two and six, into the UK, has been jailed for three years.Sam Vaughan, 30, of Pen-Llwyn Avenue,…
GE Aviation in Nantgarw recognised for its people development
GE Aviation has been crowned a winner at the South Wales Chamber of Commerce Welsh Business Awards.
Leader voices opposition over plans to merge Caerphilly and Newport councils
Revived plans to merge Caerphilly County Borough Council with a neighbouring local authority has once again provoked opposition from the ruling Labour group.This week the Welsh Government said it intended to reduce…
Head turning displays at Blackwood charity shop
Greyhound Rescue Wales is turning heads in Blackwood with a series of shop window displays made from upcycled goods.
Foster carers needed by Caerphilly County Borough Council and Action for Children
Caerphilly County Borough Council and charity Action for Children are looking for specialist foster carers.