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Wife dies just two days after celebrating 60th anniversary with husband

Tuesday, October 25, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A long-serving former headteacher at the old St Ilan School in Caerphilly and his wife have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary.

Councillor says decision to create two new senior officer posts is a “slap in the face”

Monday, October 24, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Blackwood’s independent councillor Nigel Dix has hit out at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s decision to create two new senior officer jobs.

Around 100 protesters call on council to improve safety on Wyllie bends

Monday, October 24, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

A sign held by a bereaved grandfather read a “weak fence for a weak council” as he called on Caerphilly County Borough Council to improve safety measures on the Wyllie bends.

Dominant bonus-point win for Cross Keys to continue strong start to season

Monday, October 24, 2022Monday, October 24, 2022

A dominant Cross Keys side scored five tries as they beat Glamorgan Wanderers at Pandy Park on Saturday, October 22.

Arsonist who torched front door while family slept in random attack jailed

Monday, October 24, 2022Monday, October 24, 2022

Mark Saunders, 36, targeted a random front door on Attlee Court, Caerphilly, while under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

Losing bonus-point for Bedwas as Maesteg get revenge for cup knockout

Monday, October 24, 2022Monday, October 24, 2022

Bedwas have suffered a 9-3 National Championship defeat away to Maesteg Harlequins – a week after knocking them out the cup.

Girl, 11, finally starts comprehensive school after weeks on waiting list

Friday, October 21, 2022Friday, October 21, 2022

Eleven-year-old Hollie-Mai Williams has finally started in Year 7 at St Cenydd Comprehensive after weeks stuck on a waiting list.

Community heroes honoured at voluntary service awards

Friday, October 21, 2022Friday, October 21, 2022

Volunteers from across Caerphilly County Borough have been recognised at the annual Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) awards.

Council plans for two new senior officer positions approved

Friday, October 21, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

Senior councillors have approved plans to create two senior officer positions at a cost of nearly £300,000.

Senior councillors approve £750k funding for regeneration projects across borough

Thursday, October 20, 2022Tuesday, October 25, 2022

More than £750,000 has been approved to fund regeneration projects across Caerphilly County Borough, including the new market plans.

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