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International Women’s Day marked in Caerphilly, despite snow

International Women’s Day has been marked with an “afternoon of entertainment and celebration” in Caerphilly town centre – despite the snow.

The centre will be built on the former Pontllanfraith Comprehensive School after approval from the council’s planning committee.

The Working Wardrobe gives people from all over Caerphilly County Borough the chance to access work clothes for free.

More than 8,000 people descended on Blackwood as the town held its first spring fair on Saturday March 4.

Two Plaid Cymru councillors have been removed from Van Community Council after being absent from meetings for more than six months.

Lesley Williams has been appointed as the new chief executive of Caerphilly-based Welsh ICE.

Wales Kebab, in Abertridwr, was among the winners at the 2023 British Kebab Awards.

Abertridwr residents are calling for a dropped kerb to be fitted to make it easier for disabled people to get around the village.

Further education colleges in Wales will get a share of £2.1m in funding over the next three years to improve the experiences of ALN students.

Domestic abuse charity Threshold DAS is holding an International Women’s Day event in Caerphilly town centre on March 8.