Dozens of trees have been planted to help dormice and bats living in woodland in Ruperra. The rare dormice need the trees for their diet of hazelnuts as well as to scurry around in at night.
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Housing development could be built in Hendredenny
A development of 250 new homes could be built in Hendredenny as Caerphilly County Borough Council decide whether to sell land.
Caerphilly councillor slams “dogmatic” Highways Department over Mountain Road crash barrier
A Caerphilly County Borough councillor has hit out at the “dogmatic” Highways Department for not acting on pleas to install a crash barrier on Mountain Road.
Caerphilly County community groups given cash from Lloyds Bank
Two community groups and a school in Caerphilly County Borough have been handed a cash boost from Lloyds Bank.
Lewis Girls’ School pupils set up support group for some of Caerphilly County Borough’s 2,000 young carers
A 16-year-old girl who cares for her autistic brother has set up a support group for young carers at her school in Hengoed.
Man punched girl, 17, in the face on Pontlottyn High Street
A 17-year-old girl had to be taken to hospital after she was attacked by a man in Pontlottyn.
Green Party reveal Caerphilly and Islwyn 2015 General Election candidates
The Green Party has announced its candidates for Caerphilly and Islwyn ahead of next year’s General Election.
Domestic abuse victim speaks out at re-launch of Caerphilly Council’s Multi-Agency Centre in Ystrad Mynach
A Caerphilly County Borough victim of domestic abuse has spoken of her ordeal in the hope to help other victims “set themselves free”.
Ystrad Mynach waste site plans criticised for being close to Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr
A planned waste site in Ystrad Mynach has been criticised for being close to a hospital and homes.
A planning application was submitted to develop a civic amenity site and waste transfer station on Dyffryn Business Park, nine years after similar plans were shelved.
Letter: St James Primary School war memorial clarification
I write on behalf of Van Community Council, to correct the publicised record following a recent article in your paper, “Pupil designed remembrance monument unveiled at St James Primary School”.