Firefighters from across South Wales have been praised for their skill and bravery in tackling the recent spate of grass fires.Public Services Minister Leighton Andrews visited fire stations in Caerphilly and Tonypandy…
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‘No compromise’ by protesters against Ystrad Mynach park and ride in bid to save school field
Protesters against plans to develop a park and ride at Ystrad Mynach Railway Station insist they “won’t compromise” on losing part of a school playing field.
Hundreds remember the life of veteran Bedwas councillor and campaigner Ray Davies
Hundreds of people celebrated the life of veteran Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen councillor Ray Davies at a remembrance service at Bedwas Workman’s Hall today, May 15.
Dream of turning former pub into community centre ends for Trethomas group
A charity’s dream to turn the closed Ty-Yn-Y-Pwll Inn in Trethomas into a vibrant community hub has come to a halt due to a lack of funding.Connections Community Hub (CCH) agreed to…
Appeal for information after deliberate fire in Pontllanfraith
Police are appealing for information after a deliberate fire at a property on Mynydd Islwyn Close, Pontllanfraith early this morning, Friday May 15.South Wales Fire and Rescue Service and Gwent Police were…
Cllr Leon Gardiner elected Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough
Former Deputy Mayor Cllr Leon Gardiner was elected Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough at the council’s AGM last night, May 14.
Gwent Police appoint new assistant chief
Gwent Police has appointed a new Assistant Chief Constable (ACC) on May 7.
Julian Williams will take over from ACC Lorraine Bottomley when she retires at the end of this month.
Burst main leaves properties in Caerphilly without water
Houses and businesses in Bargoed have been left without water due to a burst water main.
Felling of 150,000 larch trees begins at Cwmcarn Forest
A tree felling operation to combat larch disease at Cwmcarn Forest Drive has stepped up a gear.
Caerphilly County Borough Council refutes claim of possible pony cull on Gelligaer Common
Caerphilly County Borough Council has rebutted claims that ponies and horses grazing on Gelligaer Common could be destroyed.