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Second application to expand greyhound racing stadium refused

Tuesday, February 21, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

A second planning application to extend Wales’ only greyhound stadium has been refused, but its manager has insisted “this is not the end”.

Training firm teams up with Sky to create apprenticeship opportunities

Tuesday, February 21, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Tredomen-based education and training firm Educ8 has teamed up with Sky, which employs more than 700 people in Cardiff.

Free sparkly gifts hidden by resident in kindness bid

Tuesday, February 21, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

People are finding bows hidden in Bargoed following one resident’s attempt to spread cheer on Random Acts of Kindness Day. 

Ribbon cut as Sight Cymru opens charity shop doors in Blackwood

Tuesday, February 21, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Sight Cymru has officially opened its charity shop on Blackwood High Street after the ribbon was cut by the High Sheriff and the mayor.

Terrified dog lucky to avoid injury after being ‘deliberately dumped’ from van

Tuesday, February 21, 2023Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The blue sable Shar Pei dog was left near the IG Doors premises in Lon Gellideg, Oakdale, at around 11.30am on Saturday February 18.

New sport floodlights for Bedwas and Ystrad Mynach

Monday, February 20, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

Bedwas Leisure Centre and Ystrad Mynach’s Centre for Sporting Excellence are due to get their floodlights upgraded thanks to funding from Sport Wales.

What do residents think about potential council tax increase?

Monday, February 20, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

Caerphilly County Borough Council is proposing to raise council tax by 7.9% as part of its budget for 2023/24. Here’s what residents think.

Bedwas stage comeback to secure third consecutive league win

Monday, February 20, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

Bedwas produced one of their best performances of the season as they staged a comeback win away to Narberth.

The gaming club helping to make maths fun

Monday, February 20, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

Caerphilly Table-Top and Gamers Society has brought its learning-based gaming sessions to Bargoed.

Lady taken to hospital with “minor injuries” after major house fire

Saturday, February 18, 2023Monday, February 20, 2023

A major house fire in Machen has left two homes badly damaged and an elderly resident taken to hospital with minor injuries, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has confirmed.

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