More than 5,500 people are waiting to be housed by Caerphilly County Borough Council, according to latest figures from the local authority.
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Antisocial behaviour an “epidemic” in town centre
A Blackwood councillor has described antisocial behaviour in the town centre as an “epidemic” and is calling for tougher action to be taken.
“I love seeing people’s reaction when I start speaking Welsh” – Dutch woman awarded for language skills
In 2018, Angelina Mitchell first moved to Wales. Now, she has been recognised for her Welsh language skills.
Grassfire started deliberately, fire service says
A grassfire which broke out on Rudry Common on Sunday evening is believed to have been caused deliberately, South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has said.
Football ground plans will not go ahead, council says
Caerphilly Athletic FC and Caerphilly Castle Ladies and Girls FC wanted to create a new football ground on Virginia Park.
Machen extend gap at top of table after another win
Machen Cricket Club extended their lead at the top of the South East Wales Cricket league division four with victory over Llandaff.
Cricket Catch-Up: Season heats up on scorching weekend
Teams from across Caerphilly County Borough battled it out in Week 12 of the South East Wales Cricket League over the weekend.
Murder investigation launched after man found dead
A murder investigation has been launched after a 57-year-old man was found dead at a property in Elliotstown, near New Tredegar.
Use it or lose it – councillors call on residents to use bowling green
Penmaen councillor Roy Saralis said: “I’m appealing to Oakdale residents to find out if people want to join the club in order to save the green.”
More than 100 cannabis plants seized by police two weeks after 500k bust
More than 100 cannabis plants have been seized by police in Abercarn, two weeks after a £500k cannabis farm discovery in Aberbargoed.