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Councillor who was the heart of his community remembered

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Community Councillor Bill Allen, who died last month, has been remembered as a fun-loving, mischievous soul, who was dedicated to his family and community.

How a nursery transformed an overgrown space into a woodland play area

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

A new forest play park has opened in Machen, offering a safe and fun space for kids as well as a social hub for adults every Friday.

New 20mph speed limit on some residential roads set to come into force next year

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Most residential roads in Wales could see 20mph speed limits from September next year, after proposals were backed by Senedd Members.

Burger King could be making a return to Caerphilly town

Wednesday, July 13, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

The proposed fast food restaurant will have seating for 18 people and will be open from 8am until midnight every day.

Caerphilly couple celebrate 65th wedding anniversary

Tuesday, July 12, 2022Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Tommy Cooper Society Chairman Tudor Jones and wife Margaret have celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.

Natasha Harding completes Aston Villa move

Tuesday, July 12, 2022Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Wales international Natasha Harding, from Hengoed, has joined WSL side Aston Villa after leaving Reading this summer.

Senior councillors back £1m town centre boost

Tuesday, July 12, 2022Tuesday, July 12, 2022

Caerphilly town centre is also set to see an additional £75,000, which will go towards more bins, weed control and benches.

Unspent money meant for community projects to be rolled over into new budget

Monday, July 11, 2022Monday, July 11, 2022

Any unspent money intended for community projects is to be rolled over into this year’s budget, Caerphilly County Borough Council has said.

Big wins for Machen as unbeaten streak continues

Monday, July 11, 2022Monday, July 11, 2022

Machen Cricket Club enjoyed the rare sight of centuries in the scorebook for first and second teams as they both recorded huge wins in the South-East Wales League.

Cricket Catch-Up: Mixed bag of results as teams battle it out in heatwave

Monday, July 11, 2022Monday, July 11, 2022

Week 11 brought with it a mixed bag of results for teams across Caerphilly County Borough as teams battled it out in the South East Wales Cricket League on a scorching Saturday, July 9.

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