Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) has confirmed that it is continuing to use Roundup, a weedkiller which has been linked with cancer following a landmark United States court case.
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Cross-county operation targets fly-tipping on common land
A joint operation between Caerphilly County Borough Council (CCBC) and Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council has targeted fly-tipping on common land that separates the two counties.
Plans for wind turbine rejected by council
Plans for a wind turbine near Pen y Fan Pond have been rejected by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s (CCBC) Planning Committee.
Get ready for Megaday 2018
Megaday will return to Caerphilly RFC’s Virginia Park on Sunday, August 26.
Pupils of St James Primary recognised as ‘well behaved children’
A group of school children who were commended for their behaviour at a theatre performance have been identified as pupils from St James Primary School after an article in the Caerphilly Observer.
Coal mining book to launch at Winding House Museum
On Saturday, August 25 at 11am, the Winding House Museum in New Tredegar is set to host the launch of a landmark publication which illustrates the last years of the South Wales Coal Industry.
Vandals break into defibrillator and steal shaving kit
Vandals have broken into a defibrillator storage box outside the Twyn Community Centre in Caerphilly, stealing the device’s shaving kit but not the defibrillator.
Bedwas guitar business a global success for ex-teachers
Two former teachers who began producing custom-made guitar parts two years ago have recently sold to their 600th customer.
Caerphilly-based dance team qualifies for UK finals in Blackpool
A dance team from a Caerphilly-based ballet school has qualified for a national final after less than six months in existence.
Coleg y Cymoedd unveils £1.4 million worth of upgrades
Coleg y Cymoedd has invested more than £1.4 million in major upgrades to its building services and motor vehicle facilities, boosting employment and training opportunities for learners in the Caerphilly County Borough.