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Council keen on buying former cinema – but mystery remains over its sale
A former cinema in Risca which attracted interest from Caerphilly County Borough Council appears to have been sold before it went to auction – but the buyer remains a mystery.
Village flats could be converted into five-bed HMO
Two flats in Senghenydd could be converted into a HMO for five people, new plans submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council show.
Welsh Water rated “below average” for second year, after rise in serious pollution events
Dwr Cymru Welsh Water has kept its two-star rating with Natural Resources Wales, the Welsh Government’s environmental agency.
Risca United ready to “prove people wrong” ahead of season opener
A “new look” Risca United outfit are ready to prove the doubters wrong this season, as Cuckoos manager Nathan Bracegirdle gives his thoughts ahead of their first match.
Wales Women’s over-60s take silver at world cup warm-up hockey tournament
Ahead of their trip to New Zealand to take part in the 2024 world cup, Wales’ over 60s ladies hockey team have been put through their paces at a warm-up tournament in Germany.
Caerphilly’s Carpetright store to close
Caerphilly’s Carpetright store, on Gallagher Retail Park, is to close after it was left out of a deal to save the stricken company.
Sex offender taken away by police after neighbours protest outside his home
A convicted sex offender had to be escorted away by police after residents protested outside his home.
More than 2,100 visitors attend Bargoed’s first ever summer music festival
The event, held on Saturday July 6, saw multiple performance areas set up in the town centre, with an array of different musicians performing.
Candidates announced for upcoming council by-election
Three candidates will contest the upcoming by-election in the Aberbargoed and Bargoed ward.