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Council agrees to set aside a further £263,000 for scandal

Thursday, March 16, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Caerphilly County Borough Council’s long-running row over unlawful pay rises to senior bosses will cost a further £263,000.

Plans granted for 176 homes on brownfield factory site in Caerphilly

Thursday, March 16, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Councillors have green-lit proposals to build a housing estate on the site of Caerphilly’s Catnic factory.

Argoed murder inquest: Hostel landlady said room where killing took place was “like a scene from a horror film”

Wednesday, March 15, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A horrified landlady sobbed: “He’s eating her” in a 999 call after seeing a killer attack a young women in her hotel, an inquest heard today.Hotel owner Mandy Miles unlocked the door…

Women leading the way for business in Caerphilly county

Wednesday, March 15, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Following International Women’s Day, held on Wednesday, March 8, celebration of female success is very much still in full swing, and with this in mind it’s safe to say that Caerphilly is home to some exceptional female business talent.

Councillors unanimously turn down 45-home development in Penmaen

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A development to build 45 homes on land at Woodfield Park in Penmaen, near Oakdale, has been unanimously rejected, despite the recommendations of planning officers.

Residents reminded to register to vote before deadline

Wednesday, March 15, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Residents have been reminded to ensure they are registered to vote ahead of May’s local elections.

First-aid training firm makes transition from Greece to Caerphilly

Wednesday, March 15, 2017

A Greek first aid training firm has set up a new base in Caerphilly.

Stock and cash stolen from Blackwood e-cigarette shop

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Police are appealing for information after an e-cigarette shop was broken into.

Spitting Image puppets of former Islwyn MP Neil Kinnock sell for thousands

Tuesday, March 14, 2017Wednesday, March 15, 2017

The puppets of former Islwyn MP, Neil Kinnock and his wife, used on the popular television show Spitting Image reached over £3,000 when they went to auction last month.

Falklands veteran Simon Weston “still friends” with Argentinian pilot who bombed the Sir Galahad

Tuesday, March 14, 2017

Falklands veteran Simon Weston has revealed he is still friends with the Argentinian pilot who bombed his ship during the conflict.

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