A maverick councillor has said he feels “let down” by council officers over potential plans to build houses on green space in Pontllanfraith
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Oakdale-based Bon Bon Buddies boss to run extreme race in bid to raise £20,000 for Ty Hafan
A sweet company boss is bidding to raise more than £20,000 for children’s hospice Ty Hafan.
Projects against poverty in Newbridge and New Tredegar given cash boost
Two churches that provide community services, including food banks, have been given nearly £900,000 in Welsh Government cash.The Tabernacle Baptist Church in Newbridge was given £498,000 to renovate a room allowing it…
Police arrest two during cable theft raids in Fochriw and Merthyr
British Transport Police (BTP) arrested two men during a series of dawn raids.
Caerphilly students celebrate 2015 GCSE results as Wales equals best ever performance
Pupils across Caerphilly County Borough have received their GCSE results, with 62.4% of grades at A* to C
Man hospitalised after 20ft fall from scaffold at disused chapel in Rhymney
A 68-year-old man has been taken to hospital after falling 20ft from a portable scaffolding tower in Rhymney.
Switched On – Christmas lights to return across Caerphilly County Borough despite funding cut
Christmas cheer will return to Caerphilly County Borough this year, despite funding cuts for town centre decorations.
Road closures as Crumlin roadworks near completion
Work to improve the junction on the A467/A472 at Crumlin are
nearing completion, with final resurfacing works scheduled over the next week.
Bargoed shopkeeper fined for fly-tipping
A Bargoed shopkeeper has been prosecuted for fly-tipping commercial waste.
Seven banned from Caerphilly County pubs in less than a month
Seven people have been banned from pubs in Caerphilly, Bargoed and Blackwood since August 1 due to the Pub Watch Online scheme.