The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are set to visit Ystrad Mynach.The Royal couple will visit company International Greetings UK Limited, based on Penallta Industrial Estate, on Wednesday April 30.They will also…
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Supermarket demolition planned in Rhymney
A former supermarket building in the Upper Rhymney Valley is to be demolished.Caerphilly County Borough Council initially purchased the former Aldi store in Rhymney last year as part of the 21st Century…
Sign up for Caerphilly walking challenge
Walkers still have time to sign up for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Challenge Series, which is set to take place on Saturday May 10.The annual event is a series of walks, ranging…
New Welsh Government money for Rhymney
The Welsh Government has announced that Rhymney will be one of seven areas each receiving £1 million of funding to help with regeneration work.The additional funding comes from the Welsh Government’s Vibrant…
RSPCA appeal for information after terrapins dumped in Crumlin
RSPCA Cymru is appealing for information after three terrapins were found dumped in a toy box in Crumlin.The terrapins were found dumped outside shop Sofa Sofa on Crumlin Road, Crumlin, on Thursday…
Caerphilly Council bosses in court over pay scandal
Three senior council bosses have appeared in court this morning on charges of misconduct in a public office.Anthony O’Sullivan, aged 54 of Merthyr Tydfil and Nigel Barnett, aged 51, of Aberbargoed, the…
Caerphilly Council leader warns of tougher times ahead
The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned there are tougher times ahead.Cllr Harry Andrews said the Labour-controlled local authority would continue to work hard to provide a high level of…
McDonald’s to open 24 hours in Newbridge
A McDonald’s restaurant in Newbridge has been give permission to open 24 hours a day.Councillors approved proposals at a planning meeting on April 9 and the 24 hour opening of the restaurant…
Easter bonnets on display at Caerphilly Library
Caerphilly’s new £5 million library has held its first Easter event.Visitors to the town centre building were entertained with Easter stories, Easter activities and an Easter bonnet parade on Thursday April 17.Children…
Crosskeys students hear from Holocaust survivor John Dobai
A Holocaust survivor has been telling his experience of the genocide.Coleg Gwent A-Level students were recently visited by survivor John Dobai as part of a visit organised by the Holocaust Educational Trust…