Local stonemason Paul Horne carried-out the work to the monument earlier this summer, which had become damaged over time.
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Partial demolition required at leisure centre after cracks open up in walls
Caerphilly County Borough Council has applied for planning permission to carry out urgent demolition works at a small part of the site.
Improved disabled access project approved for sheltered housing complex
Caerphilly Council is planning to modernise one of its sheltered housing complexes after it was “identified as being not fit for purpose”.The work will mainly involve improving accessibility at Ynyswen, in Pontllanfraith,…
Gerwyn Price down under for Australian Darts Masters
Price will take on Australia’s Brenton Lloyd in the opening round in Wollongong, New South Wales, on Friday August 9.
Machen-based ice cream parlour recognised at international awards
Award winning ice cream parlour Basil and Rusty’s has been recognised at this year’s Great Taste awards, with thousands entering from across the world.
Lessons ‘must be learned’ after ‘epic mismanagement’ of Ffos y Fran saga
Ffos y Fran mine, in Merthyr Tydfil, is the last opencast mine in Wales. The license to extract coal from there expired in September 2022.
Two Bluebirds’ players make Cymru Leagues team of the week
Trethomas Bluebirds Striker Gareth Tedstone and defender David Vincent have made this week’s Cymru Leagues team of the week after their performances against Penrhiwceiber Rangers.
Gwent Police “prepared accordingly” in case of far-right riots
A senior police chief has said there is “no information” to suggest any “planned disorder” is being arranged in Gwent, amid far-right riots over the border in England.
Pontymister Athletic suffer shock defeat to Cwmbran Park
Pontymister Athletic Bowls Club suffered a surprise loss to Cwmbran Park in a Monmouthshire Bowling Association match-up over the weekend.
Petrol station shop wins battle to start selling alcohol
A petrol station shop in Trethomas can start selling alcohol despite concerns about littering and antisocial behaviour, councillors have decided.