Residents held a torchlit protest march recently to continue their campaign against a controversial waste plant due to be built.
Category: News
Caerphilly AM Hefin David welcomes Wi-Fi on trains
Passengers across Wales can now benefit from free Wi-Fi on all Arriva Trains Wales services thanks to Welsh Government funding of £1.5 million.Economy and Transport Secretary Ken Skates said: “Passengers across the…
Death of man whose body was found in woods near Draethen not being treated as suspicious
The death of a 40-year-old man whose body was found in woods near Draethen yesterday is not being treated as suspicious, Gwent Police has confirmed.
Stagecoach bus drivers in Blackwood raise £1,800 by shaving their heads in memory of late colleague
Stagecoach bus drivers from the company’s Blackwood depot have raised £1,800 in memory of a former colleague who recently died from cancer.
Burst water main affecting residents in Blackwood and surrounding areas
Residents in Pontllanfriath, Pennaen, Blackwood, Wyllie, Oakdale, and Ynysddu, have all been affected by a burst water main, Welsh Water has said.
Pontywaun couple scoop £500,000 on Thunderball
A Pontywaun couple will quit their jobs and go wherever their hearts desire after winning the Thunderball top prize of £500,000.
Winners named as Caerphilly town’s art competition draws in the entries
The winner of an open art competition organised by Caerphilly town’s Y Galeri has been chosen.
Man ordered to pay £10,000 by court after suplying Bargoed gym with bogus protein bars
A fake health food rogue has been ordered to pay more than £10,000 for selling bogus protein bars.
Caerphilly council team receive award for helping rough sleepers
Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Supporting People team have been recognised for their work supporting people who are sleeping rough.
Unicef award for Trinity Fields School in Ystrad Mynach
Trinity Fields School and Resource Centre has been awarded the Level 2 Rights Respecting School Award by Unicef UK.