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Planning u-turn should have happened earlier, says Caerphilly’s Plaid Cymru group leader

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The leader of the Caerphilly Plaid Cymru group has said the suspension of a planning policy allowing developers to push through housing schemes against the wishes of local people should have happened a long time ago.

Teacher struck off after dragging pupil up the stairs

Wednesday, June 27, 2018Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Supply teacher Jonathan Burrett, 52, was banned from teaching after it was said he dragged the boy up 12 flights of stairs.

Almost 1,000 people sign petition calling for homing pigeons be saved in housing row

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Almost 1,000 people have backed calls to save a group of homing pigeons which face being destroyed because of a housing row.

Man’s death in Blackwood town centre referred to Independent Office for Police Conduct

Wednesday, June 27, 2018Wednesday, June 27, 2018

The death of a 32-year-old man in Blackwood town centre has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.

About time – British Lion finally awarded cap after 32 years

Tuesday, June 26, 2018Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Former Wales international Jeff Whitefoot, who started his career at Bedwas RFC, played for the Lions on April 16, 1986, and faced a Rest of the World XV at Cardiff Arms Park.

Councillors speak out against plans to close more than half of Caerphilly County Borough’s leisure centres

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

More than half of the leisure centres in Caerphilly County Borough risk closure as part of a council shake-up of services.

New Forge pub in Oakdale to be partially demolished to make way for a Greggs and a Co-op

Monday, June 25, 2018Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Plans to demolish part of a pub to make way for a convenience store and bakery in Oakdale, Caerphilly, have been approved by the council’s planning committee.

Two men robbed during the early hours of the morning in Gilfach

Monday, June 25, 2018

Police are appealing for information after two men were victims of an armed robbery.

Crumlin ‘Mumpreneur’ shortlisted for business award

Saturday, June 23, 2018Saturday, June 23, 2018

A mother-of-three who opened her own gift shop in Crumlin has been shortlisted for a national business award.

Blackwood Beach Party returns this weekend

Saturday, June 23, 2018

Blackwood Beach Party is being held this weekend (June 23 & 24).

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