Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre is to close after controversial plans were approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet.
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Pwllypant roadworks going up to two lanes to beat congestion
Traffic management at the Pwllypant roundabout roadworks is to change in a bid to beat congestion, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
Santa brings Christmas cheer to children living in Caerphilly refuges
Children living in Caerphilly and Merthyr women’s refuges had a wonderful festive surprise when they met Santa at a Christmas party organised by Caerphilly-based housing association United Welsh and charity Llamau.
New Welsh Government plan to develop Wales’ childcare workforce
The Welsh Government has unveiled a new ten-year plan to grow and develop a highly-skilled childcare workforce to support its plans to deliver free childcare for three to four-year-olds in Wales.
Blackwood children’s home closed following staff suspensions
A children’s care home in Blackwood has been closed pending an investigation into “inappropriate” text messages sent by staff via WhatsApp.Earlier this month, seven staff members were suspended from Coed Duon House,…
Decking the halls: The Ystrad Mynach factory where it’s Christmas all year
At its factory in Ystrad Mynach, near to the site of the former Penallta Colliery, staff at the world’s biggest producer of crackers and wrapping paper are gearing up for anything but a quiet Christmas.
Plaid Cymru South Wales East AM Steffan Lewis reveals he has cancer
South Wales East Assembly Member Steffan Lewis has announced he is receiving treatment for stage four cancer.
The Bootleg Beatles and The Levellers to play Caerphilly Castle in 2018
Tribute band The Bootleg Beatles will bring a stunning recreation of one of the greatest songbooks of all time to Caerphilly Castle on Friday, June 15, 2018.Following the Fab Four on Saturday,…
Bedwas-based Procter Bros’ chairman and apprentice win awards
The chairman of Procter Bros, a specialist manufacturer of machine guarding, concrete and fencing products and architectural cast stone, has won a prestigious regional business award at this year’s EEF Future Manufacturing Awards.
Hundreds set to take part in Caerphilly town’s River of Light
Come along and welcome Santa to the county borough this Christmas by taking part in the annual River of Light Lantern Parade in Caerphilly.