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Drug dealer caught with £7.5k of crack cocaine handed three-year sentence

Tuesday, March 29, 2022Tuesday, March 29, 2022

A drug dealer who was caught with £7,500 worth of crack cocaine has been handed a three-year sentence – half of which will be spent in prison.

Religious education revamp given go-ahead

Tuesday, March 29, 2022Tuesday, March 29, 2022

The new syllabus will include topics such as philosophy, theology, sociology, psychology and anthropology from September onwards.

Long-serving councillor and chair of South Wales Fire Authority presented with MBE

Monday, March 28, 2022Monday, March 28, 2022

A long-serving Caerphilly County Borough councillor and Chair of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has been presented with his MBE.

Exhibition showcasing work of blind and partially-sighted photographers to be held in town centre

Monday, March 28, 2022Monday, March 28, 2022

The photography group is run by one of Wales’ oldest charities, Sight Life – formerly known as the Cardiff Institute for the Blind.

Late try sees Bedwas clinch bonus-point win over Narberth

Monday, March 28, 2022Monday, March 28, 2022

A late Dafydd Thomas try kept Bedwas in the title race with a bonus-point win over a spirited Narberth.

Ex-council boss named new High Sheriff of Gwent

Monday, March 28, 2022Tuesday, January 31, 2023

Malgwyn Davies, who served as the first ever Chief Executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has been named High Sheriff of Gwent.

Price wins second darts title of the year

Monday, March 28, 2022Monday, March 28, 2022

Price, who recently lost his world number one rank, defeated Latvia’s Madars Razma 8-4 in the final to seal his 25th PDC title.

99-home development on former school site given go-ahead

Friday, March 25, 2022Friday, March 25, 2022

Council leader Cllr Philippa Marsden, has described the plans as a “flagship development” which will be used as a blueprint for future developments.

Royal British Legion awarded Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough

Friday, March 25, 2022Friday, August 8, 2025

The organisation, which supports ex-service men and women and their families, was given the honour by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Disproportionate number of men in top jobs at council

Friday, March 25, 2022Friday, March 25, 2022

90% of workers in the lowest salary bracket are women, but the council insists there is no unequal pay issue within the authority.

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