Plans for a sports pavilion in Morgan Jones Park and a visitor centre in Parc Penallta have been scrapped by senior councillors – but alternative plans have been proposed.
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28-year-old charged with manslaughter refused bail
A 28-year-old charged with manslaughter following the death of Benjamin Lloyd earlier this month has been refused bail.
11 current and former Gwent Police officers under investigation over offensive messages
Eleven current and former Gwent Police officers are under investigation after offensive messages were found on a phone belonging to an ex-sergeant.
Town mayor praises “total motivation and commitment” of Wales Air Ambulance
During his year-long term as town Blackwood town mayor, Cllr George Edwards has been raising money for his chosen charity, the Wales Air Ambulance.
Too many young people with communication difficulties ending up in criminal justice system, Senedd committee says
Too many children and young people with speech, language and communication needs are ending up in the criminal justice system, a Senedd committee has said.
Two arrested at Caerphilly car wash on suspicion of immigration offences
Two men have been arrested as part of a National Crime Agency investigation linked to organised immigration crime.
Four-and-a-half years on, and still no decision over 300 homes appeal
The Welsh Government has refused to confirm when a decision will be made on a planning appeal for 300 homes near Cefn Fforest.Independent councillor Kevin Etheridge is against the development and said…
Carers suffered increased stress because of reduced day care centre opening hours
Unpaid carers suffered an increase in their stress levels as a result of reduced day care opportunities in Caerphilly County Borough, an independent report has found.
Memorial held for Gwent’s longest-serving GP who was a ‘pillar of the community’
A memorial commemorating the work of a doctor who served in the NHS for more than 50 years was held at his former surgery.
Charities given £1,000 each through crematorium’s metal recycling scheme
Dog charity Hope Rescue, the Oakdale Partnership and Llantrisant-based 2 Wish all received £1,000 from Sirhowy Valley Crematorium.