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Caerphilly Council Election 2022: Leader loses her seat

Friday, May 6, 2022Friday, May 6, 2022

The leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has lost her seat following today’s council elections.

As it happened: Caerphilly Council Election results 2022

Friday, May 6, 2022Saturday, May 7, 2022

Voters went to the polls yesterday to decide who runs Caerphilly County Borough Council. We’ll be at Newbridge and Caerphilly leisure centres where the votes are being counted and will be publishing the results as they come in.

Face masks will still be needed in health and care settings

Thursday, May 5, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Face masks will still legally need to be worn in all health and care settings in Wales, such as hospitals, care homes and GP surgeries.

Council elections 2022: Why do people think voting is important?

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Historically, Caerphilly County Borough has one of the lowest turn-outs for council elections in Wales, with a 36.3% turn-out in 2017.

Two admit being in charge of dangerous dog that killed Jack Lis, 10

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Jack, who attended Cwm Ifor Primary School, died on November 8 following the attack at a friend’s house on Pentwyn, Penyrheol.

Triathlete turns entrepreneur after finding inspiration in tin of tuna

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

While the country was in lockdown due to Covid, triathlete Kevin Baker opened a tin of tuna – which led to a business idea.

Cost of electric fire engines presents ‘significant challenge’ for carbon neutral targets

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

The cost of buying electric fire engines is currently twice as much as buying diesel fire engines, a watchdog has found.

Caerphilly Castle Ladies prepare for cup final

Thursday, May 5, 2022Thursday, May 5, 2022

Caerphilly Castle Ladies will take on Cwmbran Ladies in the Alan Evans League Cup final on Sunday, May 8.

Hope for the future after charity scammed – bank agrees to repay stolen funds

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Saturday, May 7, 2022

Bargoed Community Hub is to close, but a new project is planned after Lloyds Bank agreed to repay the money.

Blackwood beaten in final despite valiant second half showing

Wednesday, May 4, 2022Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Blackwood RFC Women were beaten by Lampeter in a highly competitive WRU South Wales Plate final at the Principality Stadium.

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