Councillors charged with overseeing a regional super council say they were “blindsided” at a revelation it paid £5 million to settle a legal dispute.
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Lidl sets out proposals for new store on bus depot site
Lidl has submitted planning permission to knock down the former Stagecoach depot building and replace it with a new supermarket.
Proposed new business units could create more than 50 jobs
Proposals to further develop the Ty Du site in Nelson have been submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Police investigating sexual assault after woman attacked in park
Gwent Police is investigating a reported sexual assault, believed to have happened in Parc Penallta in the early hours of Tuesday July 29.
Lifelong passion becomes career after new bakery opens at market
Bethan Greenslade has turned her passion for baking into a business, and now runs her own bakery at Ffos Caerffili.
Gas pipe upgrade works set to be completed by the end of August
Work to upgrade gas pipes in Blackwood is set to be completed by the end of August, according to Wales and West Utilities.
‘Car parks are not race tracks’: Police up patrols and sound warning
Police are “actively patrolling” a supermarket car park in a bid to tackle antisocial driving – and have threatened to seize cars and prosecute those caught in the act.
New operator chosen for ‘jewel in the crown’ Llancaiach Fawr
A new operator has been identified to run Llancaiach Fawr, Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
Leisure centre to be closed ‘over the coming days’ due to water leak
Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre has closed temporarily due to a sudden water leak.
Bishop of Monmouth appointed first female Archbishop of Wales
The Bishop of Monmouth, Cherry Vann, has been named as the new Archbishop of Wales – and becomes the first woman ever appointed to the role.