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Two arrested at Caerphilly car wash on suspicion of immigration offences

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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’

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023

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

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023

Dog charity Hope Rescue, the Oakdale Partnership and Llantrisant-based 2 Wish all received £1,000 from Sirhowy Valley Crematorium.

The bells of Rhymney chime for famous poet on the anniversary of his death

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Tuesday, April 18, 2023

The bells of Rhymney rang in poetic symbolism for Idris Davies on a walk for the famous poet, who died 70 years ago to the day. 

Idris Davies, 70 years on: “A creative, radical son of Rhymney to be proud of”

Tuesday, April 18, 2023Wednesday, April 19, 2023

Locals and politicians remember the life and work of Idris Davies 70 years after the famous poet died.

Teenager’s success in international maths competition

Monday, April 17, 2023Monday, April 17, 2023

Lathursen Sasikumar, from Gilfach, has finished third in the Mental Maths Olympiad, run by the British Youth International College.

£46m Flying Start funding to provide more childcare for two-year-olds

Monday, April 17, 2023Wednesday, October 18, 2023

£46m of Welsh Government money will go towards expanding childcare provision for two-year-olds over the next two years.

Two late tries see Bedwas pull away for derby victory over Cross Keys

Monday, April 17, 2023Monday, April 17, 2023

Bedwas RFC scored two late tries to see off Cross Keys in a high-scoring but ill-disciplined Caerphilly County Borough derby at the Bridgefield.

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