Caerphilly-based firefighter Lee Prescott is set to run Cardiff Half Marathon wearing 22kg’s worth of equipment to raise money for a motor neurone disease (MND) charity.
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‘Pop-up’ meeting and working spaces set to open in borough’s empty high street shops
Several empty buildings across Caerphilly County Borough are being converted into ‘pop-ups’ where businesses can rent spaces to work and hold meetings.
Bargoed Bowls Club secure title and clinch promotion on final day decider
In a first versus second winner takes all match-up, Bargoed Bowls claimed victory over Bridgend Municipal to win the division five title.
Summer sport camps could shut down in changes to children’s disability services
Children’s disability sport camps could face the axe in Caerphilly due to a drop in demand, with the local authority keen to encourage participation in alternative activities throughout the year.
Woman celebrates 82nd birthday strapped to an aeroplane
Marina Davies spent her birthday hundreds of feet in the air looking down at the “beautiful Cotswolds” as part of her charity wingwalk.
Plans inch closer for solar farm that could power 6,000 homes
Councillors will meet privately next week to discuss plans for a major solar farm near Penyrheol.
Residents fed up with waiting for golf course homes redevelopment
A developer has been granted more time to come up with detailed plans for a major housing scheme in Caerphilly, despite concerns about the effect on people living nearby.
New First Minister announces cabinet reshuffle
Wales’ new First Minister Eluned Morgan has named her cabinet, with top jobs for two ministers whose resignations forced her predecessor to stand down.
Man taken to hospital with “serious injuries” following crash
A man in his thirties has been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a crash between a car and a push bike.
Farm owner hopes to diversify with addition of holiday cabins
A farm owner in Deri is planning to build two holiday cabins on his land as part of a diversification project.