A Ukrainian family who came to Wales to escape Russia’s invasion of their country have opened a new café at Caerphilly Railway Station – with the help of the lady who housed them.
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Gymnastics academy sets out expansion plans
A gymnastics organisation has applied to extend its base at Croespenmaen Industrial Estate.
Former pub could be converted into nine homes
New proposals submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council set out how the old Cross Keys Inn, on Hengoed Road, could be redeveloped.
Caerphilly County Borough marks 80th anniversary of VJ Day
The Blackwood and District Branch of the Royal British Legion held a service at Markham War Memorial honouring those who served and sacrificed during the Second World War.
Council accused of ‘throwing money around like confetti’ in use of non-disclosure agreements
Caerphilly County Borough Council has been accused of treating money like “confetti” after figures showed it spent more than £800,000 on staff non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) last year.
Canal water supply ‘dried up and almost non-existent in places’
Pollution concerns have forced the closure of a culvert in Risca, fuelling speculation about water supply problems for the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Traders say city council changes to car parking plans don’t go far enough
Traders and local politicians in Cardiff have criticised the council for not going far enough in its compromise over plans to get rid of free parking across the city.
Drought declared across south-east Wales
A drought has been declared in south-east Wales following recent dry weather, Natural Resources Wales has announced.
Man who spent £5,000 on driveway loses bid for planning permission
A homeowner’s plans to support an unwell family member by converting their front garden into a driveway have failed to persuade council planners.
Poisonous algae warning at Parc Cwm Darran
Poisonous blue-green algae has appeared in the pond at Parc Cwm Darran, near Deri, Caerphilly County Borough Council has confirmed.