Stagnant. Desolate. Run-down. These are just a few words used to describe the Lansbury Park estate in Caerphilly in the past – and it’s been called much worse.
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Surprise honour for Senghenydd youth worker
A youth worker who has given many years of service to the people of Senghenydd and the Aber Valley has been honoured with a surprise award.
RAF veteran’s 95th birthday celebrated with “living wake”
An RAF veteran, who served during the Second World War, celebrated his 95th birthday in style by holding his own “living wake”.
Alun Cairns MP appointed to Secretary of State for Wales
Vale of Glamorgan MP Alun Cairns has been appointed as Secretary of State for Wales following Stephen Crabb’s promotion to Work and Pensions Secretary.Mr Crabb, who was appointed Secretary of State for…
Brothers prosecuted over car park TV selling scam
Two brothers who scammed supermarket shoppers into buying dodgy second-hand televisions have been ordered to pay £300 each in compensation to their victims.
Commonwealth Flag raised at Caerphilly Council building as part of Commonwealth Day
Commonwealth Day, held on Monday March 14, was marked at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s offices by a short dedication and Commonwealth Flag-raising ceremony.
Eggsciting Easter activities taking place across the borough
There are a range of activities on offer this Easter throughout Caerphilly County Borough, from crafts to Easter egg hunts.
£30,000 holiday park home stolen from Abercarn industrial estate
Gwent Police is appealing for information after a park home was stolen from an industrial estate in Abercarn.
Charity for the homeless in Easter egg donation appeal
Homelessness and domestic abuse charity Llamau is asking shoppers to help its Easter Egg Appeal.
Pre-tax profits for Peter’s Pies almost triple to reach £3.6m
Bedwas-based food company Peter’s Food Service, better-known locally as Peter’s Pies, has seen its pre-tax profits rise to £3.6 million.