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Plans for 152 homes on former colliery site approved by council

Thursday, August 17, 2023Thursday, August 17, 2023

The development will take place on the site of the former Windsor Colliery, Abertridwr, and will consist of both market housing and social homes.

Six people taken to hospital after two-car crash in Pengam

Thursday, August 17, 2023Thursday, August 17, 2023

The incident, which involved two cars, happened near the crossroads of High Street, Waun Borfa Road and Pengam Road on Thursday.

Library undergoing £400k refurb vandalised again and will not reopen until incidents stop

Thursday, August 17, 2023Thursday, August 17, 2023

Rhymney Library has been the subject of further vandalism this August and will not reopen until the incidents stop.

Six new two-bedroom bungalows could be built in Newbridge

Thursday, August 17, 2023Thursday, August 17, 2023

An unused patch of land in Newbridge could be transformed with the construction of six new bungalows.

Pupils across the borough receive A-level results

Thursday, August 17, 2023Thursday, August 17, 2023

Across Wales, the percentage of A* and A grade results received has fallen from 40.9% last year to 34% – but figures are still higher than pre-Covid levels.

Brewery’s bid to open outdoor drinking area deferred for another two months

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Brew Monster has applied for a change of licence to open its brewery yard, on Lon y Twyn, Caerphilly, on weekends between 9am and 9pm.

Burglar who threatened hotel staff with axe during spree jailed

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Burglar Shaun Davies, 34, of Pen y Werlod Road, Markham, has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in jail.

Plans lodged for 80-metre greenfield development on industrial estate

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Property company Formaction has submitted plans for an 80-metre development on greenfield land on Pen y Fan Industrial Estate.

Risca United’s struggles continue after frustrating Chepstow Town draw

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Risca United came from behind to earn a 2-2 draw at home to Chepstow Town on Tuesday August 15.

St John Ambulance Cymru running mental health transport pilot scheme

Wednesday, August 16, 2023Wednesday, August 16, 2023

A pilot scheme being run by St John Ambulance Cymru is aiming to provide quicker transportation for patients with mental health conditions.

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