Supermarket giant Tesco is bidding to build a new petrol station next to its Crossways branch in Caerphilly.
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Islwyn MP urges people to nominate an Olympic Torchbearer
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged residents to nominate local champions to become an Olympic Torchbearer.The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK in less than a year and Mr Evans is…
Police appeal for missing Rhymney man
UPDATE: Body of missing Rhymney man discovered – one arrest on suspicion of murderGwent Police is appealing for information to find a missing Rhymney man.Leonard Hill, 64,was last seen in the High…
Rudry Village Hall in final of community competition
Rudry Village Hall has made it through to the final of a community competition run by waste firm Biffa.The ‘Biffawards’ recognises the hard work and dedication of the people behind the projects…
New retail partnership formed to promote Blackwood
Businesses in Blackwood have established a new retail partnership to promote the town centre.The first meeting of the Blackwood Retail Partnership took place at the town’s Wilkinson store recently. The new group…
Climate Change Commissioner for Wales visits top energy efficient school
The Climate Change Commissioner and Sustainable Futures Commissioner for Wales has paid a visit to Caerphilly County Borough’s most energy efficient school. Peter Davies visited Greenhill Primary School, in Gelligaer, on Wednesday after…
Blackwood paedophile jailed for abuse
A paedophile who targeted girls in the Blackwood area has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.
Coleg Gwent and Caerphilly Council staff get on their bikes
Coleg Gwent staff at its Crosskeys campus took part in bike lessons on Thursday as part of National Bike Week.The cycling lessons were provided by the College with funding from the South…
Llamau opens 24 hour women’s refuge in Caerphilly
South Wales charity Llamau has announced that one of its Caerphilly refuges will be staffed 24 hours a day from Monday June 27.The charity said the 24 hour opening will allow extremely…
Wales well-placed to boost community action
A new report has concluded that Wales has a strong community ethic.The National Assembly for Wales will host the launch of the Hansard Society’s annual report on political engagement on Thursday.The report’s…