Fleur-De-Lys burst into song and colour at the weekend for its fifth annual flower festival.Islwyn MP Chris Evans joined Ed Berry, headteacher at Fleur-de-Lys Primary School and Pengam Primary School, at the…
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Body of missing Rhymney man discovered – man charged with murder
UPDATE: Man in court charged with Rhymney murderThe body of a Rhymney man last seen almost two weeks ago has been discovered by police.Leonard Hill, 64, was last seen on Tuesday June…
Blackwood Miners’ Institute set for £750,000 revamp
Blackwood Miners’ Institute is being lined up for a £750,000 revamp.Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet will consider a report on Tuesday June 28 outlining the improvements.Council leader Allan Pritchard said: “If agreed,…
Plaid Cymru and Labour lock horns over Caerphilly Council housing transfer
The two political parties which make up Caerphilly County Borough Council have locked horns in a row over the proposed housing stock transfer.Opposition Labour councillors have been accused of trying to frustrate…
Police target car crime in Rhymney
Police in Rhymney conducted a 12-hour crackdown on vehicle crime on Thursday.The operation concentrated on fuel thefts and thefts of and from vehicles in the area.Officers from Rhymney Police Station, officers from…
New Tesco petrol station planned for Caerphilly Crossways
Supermarket giant Tesco is bidding to build a new petrol station next to its Crossways branch in Caerphilly.
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…