A caretaker from Bedwas Workmen’s Hall raised the alarm and banged on neighbouring flat doors after spotting the smoke.
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Community rallies to save bowls club after ‘use it or lose it’ plea
Free taster sessions have been held at Oakdale bowling green throughout September, following a use it or lose it appeal.
Wales in Bloom success for groups across Caerphilly and Ystrad Mynach
Caerphilly town centre has won its first ever gold award at the Wales in Bloom competition, while Ystrad Mynach and the Morgan Jones Allotments were also among the winners.
King Charles III makes first visit to Wales since death of Queen Elizabeth II
King Charles III has made his first visit to Wales since the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
“Out of our hands”: Town council defends decision to cancel Blackwood Beach Party
Members of Blackwood Town Council have defended the decision to cancel the town’s beach party after the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
Designated area for dogs to run freely approved by council following sports pitch ban
In March this year, the council banned dogs from marked playing fields to tackle the issue of dog fouling.
Queen’s funeral to be livestreamed at cinema
Maxime Cinema on Blackwood High Street will be live streaming the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on Monday September 19, free of charge.
Overnight road closure as footbridge taken down for refurbishment
The Wilkins Terrace footbridge, which goes over the A468/A469 towards the St Cenydd roundabout, will be gone for six weeks.
Churches across Wales to say prayers for Queen Elizabeth II on eve of her funeral
The funeral of the late monarch, who died last Thursday aged 96, will be held at Westminster Abbey on Monday, September 19.
Bin collections and burials rescheduled and libraries closed for Queen’s funeral
Bin collections are postponed, burials are to be rescheduled, and libraries will be closed due to the bank holiday.