Fly-tipping in Caerphilly County Borough cost the council more than £150,000 last year – and those caught illegally dumping waste could now be ordered to meet the cost of clearing it up.
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Family defend Caerphilly man shot dead in Alps following rape allegations
The girlfriend and the father of a Caerphilly man shot dead by a hunter in the French Alps have defended him after he was accused of raping his sister.
Senghenydd’s mining memorial garden saved from future droughts
While the scorching hot temperatures were enjoyed by many this summer, volunteers at the Universal and National Mining Memorial Garden in Senghenydd struggled to stop the lovely heathers and lawns from dying from lack of water.
Volunteers have raised £4,865 for Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
A Royal Voluntary Service fundraising group have raised £4,865 for Ysbty Ystrad Fawr in almost three years.
Islwyn MP stresses the importance of oral history
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has called for people to record the oral history of the South Wales Valleys after visiting the Crumlin Navigation Colliery.
Caerphilly care home manager nominated for a Wales Care Award
A care home manager who held senior roles in the NHS for 27 years before moving into social care with ambitions of “making a difference” has been nominated for a Wales Care Award.
Almost 200 homes across Wales flooded as a result of Storm Callum
Almost 200 homes across Wales fell victim to flooding as a result of Storm Callum, Wales’ environment minister has said.
Staff at Markham shop raise £2,400 for Velindre
Staff working at a One Stop store have helped raise £2,416 for Velindre Cancer Centre.
No arrests made over theft of iPhones from Currys store in Caerphilly
Investigations into the theft of two iPhones, worth around £2,000, are still ongoing, Gwent Police has said.
Major fire safety concerns at care homes owned by Caerphilly County Borough Council
Major concerns have been raised over outdated fire alarm systems and fire safety measures at several council-owned care homes in Caerphilly County Borough.