A group of volunteers who helped realise the National Mining Memorial in Senghenydd have been given the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service.
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Libanus Primary School head retires after three decades of service
A retiring headteacher has won the ‘Favourite Teacher’ award in a local competition. Peter Jenkins, of Libanus Primary School, won the competition hosted by Ystrad Mynach coffee shop Gaffaccino’s.
Labour win New Tredegar by-election
The Labour Party’s Mark Evans has been elected as New Tredegar’s representative on Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Big Cheese’s Great Cheese Race cancelled
Tonight’s Great Cheese Race has been cancelled due to the weather. A spokesperson for Caerphilly County Borough said the race was to be abandoned in the interest of the safety of the competitors.
Caerphilly taxi drivers claim ‘inconsistent’ vehicle checks are damaging their livelihood
Taxi driver representatives have criticised Caerphilly Council’s licensing department for “inconsistencies” in vehicle checks.
Police looking for Caerphilly man who breached court order
Gwent Police are trying to locate a man from Caerphilly who breached a court order.
Waste site development plans approved for Ystrad Mynach
Plans for a controversial waste transfer station in Ystrad Mynach have taken a step closer after councillors agreed to grant planning permission.
New Welsh Baccalaureate welcomed by Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni
The development of the Welsh Baccalaureate has been praised by one of the schools piloting it.Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, near Fleur De Lys, was one of the first schools to trial the…
Appeal after clothes theft in Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Gwent Police is investigating the theft of more than £150 worth of clothing from Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith. The theft happened on Saturday July 4.Officers would like to speak to the woman pictured in…
Steel firm moves into new Crosskeys home after £3.5m investment
The former Tata Steel plant in Wattsville, Crosskeys, has a new resident as one of Europe’s largest processors of pre-finished steel completes its move to the site.Capital Coated Steel has invested £3.5…