An Assembly Member has expressed his ‘disappointment’ that the Welsh Government has refused appeals to decide the future of the planned Nant Llesg opencast mine near Rhymney.
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Caerphilly women gain skills to add value to economy with European scheme
Ambitious Caerphilly women are moving ahead in the technology world thanks to a European-backed project which has boosted both their careers prospects.
Sirhowy forest becomes a classroom for unemployed
Six unemployed women from Caerphilly County Borough got their hands dirty at an outdoor learning centre.
Boy arrested after Graig-y-Rhacca shop theft
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested after cash and cigarettes were stolen from a shop in Graig y Rhacca.
Spike in wheelie bin thefts in New Tredegar
Six wheelie bins have been stolen in the last month from the Greenfield Street area of New Tredegar.
Welsh Government merger plans would ‘signal end of local democracy’ says Caerphilly Council Leader
The Leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has raised “serious concerns” to plans to cut the number of local authorities in Wales from 22 to eight.
Caerphilly man jailed after threatening to ‘slit throat’ of manager during Iceland robbery
A man who robbed Iceland in Caerphilly town, threatening colleagues at knifepoint, has been jailed for eight years.
Nant Llesg campaigners’ anger as planning officers say yes to opencast mine but no to wind turbine
Environmentalists have hit out at Caerphilly planning officers who recommended permission be refused for a single wind turbine but approved for an opencast coal mine.
Newbridge to host Armed Forces Day celebration
Newbridge will play host to a special celebration of Armed Forces Day on Saturday June 20.
Pentwynmawr sheltered residents relive the ‘golden oldies’
Residents from sheltered housing got together recently to relive some ‘golden oldies’.