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‘It is making people think’: general acceptance of Rhymney wind farm as energy prices surge

Thursday, December 1, 2022Friday, December 2, 2022

There is wide range acceptance for Pen March Wind Farm as people become aware of the need for renewables due to energy price hikes.

Banking hubs could be the answer for places like the upper Rhymney Valley, says Senedd Member

Thursday, December 1, 2022Thursday, December 1, 2022

For places without a high street bank, like the upper Rhymney Valley, “banking hubs” may be the answer, according to a Senedd Member.

Caerphilly Council moving its vehicles to electric

Thursday, December 1, 2022Thursday, December 1, 2022

Almost £140,000 of taxpayers’ money could be saved if Caerphilly County Borough Council moved all of its small and medium-sized vans over to electric power.

Pupils evacuated in school bomb scare

Thursday, December 1, 2022Thursday, December 1, 2022

Pupils were evacuated from Islwyn High School yesterday afternoon after it received a bomb threat.

Wreath making in Rhymney proves green skills are for life, not just for Christmas

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Routes2ife provided some “hands-on” fun at the Cost of Living Roadshow in Rhymney.

Former pub could be converted into five-bedroom home

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022

A closed-down pub in Blackwood could be turned into a home, if plans are approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Volunteers knit blankets for those less fortunate this Christmas

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Volunteer knitters have spent a combined 2,150 hours knitting and crocheting blankets for those less fortunate this Christmas.

HSBC announces its Blackwood bank branch will close next year

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Monday, December 5, 2022

The Blackwood High Street branch will close next July and is one of more than 100 set to close across the UK next year.

Council house rent hike of 6.5% looks set to be approved

Wednesday, November 30, 2022Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Rent increases for council houses in Caerphilly County Borough have been backed by scrutiny councillors – with the proposal now set to go to cabinet for a final decision.

Double win for retailer at Caerphilly Business Club Awards 2022

Tuesday, November 29, 2022Tuesday, November 29, 2022

The handmade soap and candle shop collected Start-up of the Year and Independent Retailer of the Year at Bryn Meadows Golf Hotel and Spa, near Maesycwmmer, on Friday, November 25.

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