Traffic lights near Duffryn Business Park near Llanbradach and Ystrad Mynach caught fire in the early hours of the morning in a blaze that had to be extinguished by firefighters.
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Labour candidate for Bedwas Trethomas and Machen by-election praised by MP
Caerphilly MP Wayne David responds to an article in the last edition of Caerphilly Observer titled ‘Ron Davies to stand in by-election’.
Social landlords in project to provide support for domestic abuse victims
Social housing providers are taking part in a project to tackle domestic abuse. Around 90% of women helped by Women’s Aid live in rented, mainly social, housing.
New Tredegar heart disease girl lives on as family raise £90,000 for hospital
The family of a 12-year-old girl who died of a heart muscle disease has raised £90,000 for a children’s cardiac fund in her memory.
Fochriw man arrested during cable theft raids
A total of 17 officers swooped on properties in Dowlais and Fochriw, as well as the Merthyr Metal Recycling scrap metal dealers in Merthyr Tydfil as part of Operation Leek.
Public urged to give views on potential major housing development in Pontllanfraith
A maverick councillor has said he feels “let down” by council officers over potential plans to build houses on green space in Pontllanfraith
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