Campaigners against a proposed opencast mine have claimed councillors are being silenced on the issue. Councillors on the Planning Committee have been told by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Legal Department not to…
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Cost of planned Bargoed cinema likely to exceed £6.9m
The cost of a planned multiplex, owned by Caerphilly County Borough Council, is set to exceed its budget of £6.9 million.Councillors were presented with the news in a report to the authority’s…
Police recover man’s body found in River Ebbw in Crumlin
The body of a 90-year-old man was recovered from the River Ebbw in Crumlin earlier today, Gwent Police have said.The police helicopter was sent out around lunchtime, according to a spokeswoman, after…
Customers urged to vote for charity of the year at Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith are calling on customers vote for a local charity to receive a year’s worth of fundraising and support.
Dog owners in Llanbradach told to clean up or pay up
Dog owners in Llanbradach who fail to clear up after their pet have been targeted in a ‘flagging up’ operation.
Free swimming on offer at leisure centres across Caerphilly County Borough during half term holidays
Children can splash for no cash during May half term at any of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s swimming pools.Leisure Centres will be closed on Monday May 26 for the bank holiday but…
UKIP comes second in Caerphilly County Borough Euro elections
UKIP has polled the second highest number of votes in the European election in Caerphilly County Borough.The anti European Union party gained 11,809 votes locally – mirroring its national Welsh success.Across Wales,…
Caerphilly based Health Cloud wins UK Blog Award
A health advice website has won an award for its blogging.
The Health Cloud won the Health Organisation category at the National UK Blog Awards.
Superfast broadband hits 100,000 mark across Wales
More than 100,000 premises can now access superfast broadband, according to the Welsh Government.
Caerphilly Lions’ donation to help bowler play in Special Olympics World Games
A ten pin bowler’s hope of competing on the international stage has received a cash boost from Caerphilly Lions Club.