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Record turnout as Machen Show returns for first time in three years

Monday, July 4, 2022Monday, July 4, 2022

Having last been held in 2019, the show’s 79th edition received an “overwhelming response” from the public, according to its chairman, Kevin Stanworth.

Machen Cricket Club’s winning streak extended with first double of the season

Monday, July 4, 2022Monday, July 4, 2022

All-rounder Gareth Jones was Machen’s batting star as they continued their winning run with a hard-fought victory away to Usk.

Creative and wellbeing classes for all ages at Newbridge Memo

Friday, July 1, 2022Friday, July 1, 2022

Activities such as children’s create and craft, 3D workshops, puppetry and performance classes are all on offer at the Memo.

Nineteen homes could be built on site of former infant school

Friday, July 1, 2022Friday, July 1, 2022

Nineteen homes could be built on the site of the former Pontlottyn Infants School, if plans are approved by the council.

“Our grandchildren will now miss all the good times they would have had with their amazing grandad”

Thursday, June 30, 2022Thursday, June 30, 2022

Ex-British Rail fireman Donald Lewis passed away in 2020, having been diagnosed with a form of lung cancer linked to asbestos exposure.

£60k car park extension approved to ease “chaotic” traffic issues

Thursday, June 30, 2022Thursday, June 30, 2022

Caerphilly Council’s plans to extend the car park at Oakdale’s recreational ground has been backed by senior councillors.

Author channels own personal tragedies in story book helping children with self-esteem and grief

Thursday, June 30, 2022Thursday, June 30, 2022

Author Jess Childs, from Machen, has released her latest book, Ivy and the Mole – the second instalment in her ‘Big Issues for Little People’ series.

£80m bid for alpine rollercoaster, new leisure centre and transport hub given cabinet approval

Wednesday, June 29, 2022Wednesday, June 29, 2022

A new leisure centre, an ‘Alpine Coaster’ and a “transport hub” are included in the funding proposals, which have now been approved by the council’s cabinet.

“We’re not dancing for how it looks, but for how it feels” – Instructor marks 40 years teaching

Wednesday, June 29, 2022Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Dance instructor Fiona Winter has marked 40 years of teaching in the community.

Councillors back motion to tackle trolley dumping

Wednesday, June 29, 2022Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Councillors have backed plans to tackle the issue of trolley dumping after a significant amount were found in the Sirhowy River.

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