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Schools across Caerphilly County Borough to shut as teachers strike over pensions and conditions
Teachers across Caerphilly County Borough will strike tomorrow in a continuing row over pay, pensions and terms and conditions.
Ystrad Mynach couple set for Caerphilly’s first gay wedding
A couple from Ystrad Mynach are set to make history with the first gay wedding in Caerphilly County Borough.
Three arrested in Trinant murder inquiry released without charge
Three people arrested in connection with the murder of Trinant father Ian Davies will face no further action.
When Thatcher broke the unions – Caerphilly’s miners’ strike 30 years on
Communities throughout Caerphilly County Borough were affected by the miners’ strike of 1984. The industrial conflict created unprecedented community spirit and division. Gareth Hill spoke to those involved in the strike, from miners to activists – and to the women who found their political voice.
Man exposes himself to girl, 15, in Oakdale
Police are appealing for information after a man exposed himself to a 15-year-old girl in Oakdale and then drove off.The teenager was walking along Brynhoward Terrace, Oakdale, in the direction of Croespenmaen,…
New CCTV cameras installed on Maesycwmmer Viaduct
Nine brand new CCTV cameras have been installed by the council in Ystrad Mynach and on the Maesycwmmer Viaduct, replacing ones originally installed in 2001.
Older People’s Commissioner praises fundraising efforts of Abercarn group
The Older People’s Commissioner for Wales has praised a small group from Abercarn which has raised £8,000 for local charities through its monthly coffee mornings.Sarah Rochira’s team recently joined 20 members of…
Trinant farmer banned from keeping animals after they were found in appalling conditions ‘queuing to die’
A Trinant farmer has been banned from owning or keeping animals after horses, sheep, cattle and pigs on his farm were found in appalling conditions “queuing to die”.Brenig Hardacre, 45 of Trinant…
Bid to raise £1.3m for new St Martin’s Church community centre
Churchgoers are aiming to raise up to £1.3 million for the redevelopment of St Martin’s Church in Caerphilly due to the closure of their Parish Hall.