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300% council tax premiums to tackle ‘blight’ of empty homes

Thursday, March 28, 2024Wednesday, May 8, 2024

The council hopes the policy will “incentivise” owners to bring empty homes back into use and help solve local housing shortages.

“I just need that extra 1% in my game” – Gerwyn Price sets sights on Belfast

Thursday, March 28, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Gerwyn Price will be looking to gain some momentum as Premier League Darts heads to Belfast for Night Nine.

Plans for new flats in Blackwood town centre submitted

Thursday, March 28, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The first floor of the Cordani Building on Gravel Lane could be developed into two one-bedroom flats and two studio flats. 

Council effectively saves £1m on Ffos Caerffili container market

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The council’s deputy leader said the project had secured a European grant that would effectively reduce the council’s own spending on the project to around £150,000.

Cardiff Queen Street station to close for four days

Wednesday, March 27, 2024

No trains will pass through or stop at Cardiff Queen Street station over the Easter period.

Council to reform support schemes for home repairs

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Caerphilly Council is planning to reform the way it supports people to repair, maintain or adapt their homes.

Winding House to partially close as council looks for community group to take it over

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

New Tredegar’s Winding House will partially close this week as the council continues to look for a community group to take it over. 

Young netballers impress against some of South Africa’s best rising talent

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Netballers from Coleg y Cymoedd hosted Johannesburg’s Trinity House Randpark Ridge squad in Nantgarw.

RSPCA appeal after young pony rescued from common

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, March 27, 2024

The chestnut filly, believed to be less than a year old, was rescued on Tuesday March 26 due to concerns for its welfare.

MasterChef contestant wins bid to serve alcohol at new restaurant

Wednesday, March 27, 2024Wednesday, April 3, 2024

A former MasterChef contestant who has just opened a new restaurant in Caerphilly has won her bid to sell alcohol on the premises.

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