A protest against the proposed Nant Llesg open cast mine near Rhymney attracted 200 people outside Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Penallta House offices.
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Paralysed Blackwood man awarded £450,000 compensation from Aneurin Bevan Health Board after birth errors
A young dad from Blackwood has been awarded £450,000 in compensation 23 years after he was born unable to use his left arm following errors made by doctors during his birth.Jamie Lewis,…
Blackwood set for council by-election
Voters in Blackwood will decide on a new councillor during a by-election on April 24.Labour’s Diana Ellis stood down in February for family reasons and Plaid Cymru, Labour, Conservative and Independent candidates…
The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh to visit Ystrad Mynach
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…
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…