A charity hoping to transform the original building of the Caerphilly Miners’ Hospital into a community centre is looking for volunteers to help fundraise.
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Aberbargoed Library reopens following £90,000 refurbishment
Aberbargoed Library has reopened after a £90,000 refurbishment.The library now hosts a range of audio books and DVDs, public internet PCs and photocopying facilities. It is also home to Flying Start Health…
Quality of care homes to be investigated by Older People’s Commissioner for Wales
Care homes across Wales and the service they provide are to be put under the spotlight in an investigation by the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales.Commissioner Sarah Rochira said the review will…
Tributes paid to former mayor and Penyrheol councillor Anne Collins
Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly County Borough Mayor Anne Collins, who recently passed away.
Maesycwmmer motorcyclist killed in Severn Bridge crash
A 72-year-old motorcyclist from Maesycwmmer has been named as the victim of a crash on the Severn Bridge.Raymond Jenkins from Maesycwmmer died following the road traffic collision on the Second Severn Crossing…
Ystrad Mynach children build home fit for a hobbit
Children in Ystrad Mynach have been building the perfect home for a hobbit in the woods in their school grounds.The children, from Ysgol Gynradd Gymraeg Penalltau, created the willow structure with the…
Poundstretcher to return to Blackwood
Retailer Poundstretcher has said it is committed to returning to Blackwood after a huge fire destroyed its High Street store in the town.The chain made its commitment to the town as road…
Police promise tough action on Caerphilly Criminals
Gwent Police has promised tough action on criminals in the Caerphilly County Borough area as part of a new operation.A team of officers, consisting of one detective constable and six constables, will…
Appeal after assault on 14-year-old boy in Trinant
Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a 14-year-old boy was assaulted outside a pub.The boy suffered a cut to the face and was taken to Nevill Hall Hospital in Abergavenny…
Swimming pool at Newbridge Leisure Centre closed for work
The swimming pool at Newbridge Leisure Centre has been closed for retiling and will be out of use for around six weeks.Workers had originally closed the pool to repair a few loose…