The new Morrisons supermarket in Bargoed is set to open by Christmas, developers of the site have said.Work on a the 56,000 sq ft supermarket began in March last year. Morrisons will…
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On your bike: Travel hub opens in Caerphilly town centre
A new Travel Hub, offering a wide range of activities including cycle training, bike maintenance classes, lead walks and rides, and travel advice, is opening in Caerphilly.Located in the Visit Caerphilly Centre,…
Governors and Caerphilly Council agree work for Cwmcarn High School asbestos removal works
Governors at Cwmcarn High School have agreed to allow Caerphilly County Borough Council to manage the emergency asbestos removal works at the site.The Governing Body met on Monday after the council called…
Police appeal following burglaries in Risca
Officers are appealing for information following two burglaries in the Risca area. One occurred between 12am and 7.30am on Saturday June 15 at a property on Tir-y-Cwm Lane, Risca. Items stolen included…
Tomorrow’s business stars shine in 24-hour challenge
Entrepreneurial students proved they have what it takes to become the business stars of tomorrow at a ground-breaking, round-the-clock enterprise challenge in Caerphilly.Undergraduates from all corners of the world took part recently…
Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr campaigners want fifth option in hospital shake up
Campaigners wanting a 24-hour doctor-led accident and emergency unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr have called for a fifth option to be added to plans to reorganise South Wales hospitals.Under the South Wales…
Arts prize for Machen photographer
Machen photographer David Barnes has won the Photography Prize in this year’s Welsh Artist of the Year.The 39-year-old, who grew up in Machen, was selected out of more than 400 artworks as…
Appeal for information following assault on Corbetts Lane, Caerphilly
Police are appealing for information following an assault in Corbetts Lane, Caerphilly, which took place between 1am and 2am on Sunday June 16.The victim was walking along the lane when he was…
Caerphilly Council’s Big Spring Clean clears 50 tonnes of rubbish
A council-backed campaign to encourage communities to volunteer and litter pick has cleared almost 50 tonnes of rubbish.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Big Spring Clean ran throughout March, April and May and saw…
Police called after man stabs himself in Abertridwr
A 26-year-old man was taken to hospital after stabbing himself in Abertridwr.Gwent Police said they were called to The Square, Abertridwr, at 5.45pm on Sunday June 16.The man had a one inch…