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Decision looming on first phase of Virginia Park housing development

Tuesday, March 8, 2022Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Further planning permission is expected to be granted for the first half of a controversial housing development on a former golf course in Caerphilly.

Gelligaer Historical Society celebrating 60th anniversary

Tuesday, March 8, 2022Tuesday, March 8, 2022

Gelligaer Historical Society held its first meeting in 1962 – and has published 27 journals since, with a 28th on the way.

5,000 trees to be planted in Wattsville to mark Tree Planting Week

Monday, March 7, 2022Monday, March 7, 2022

Five-thousand trees are being planted at a farm in Wattsville by volunteers to mark Tree Planting Week.

Community groups get share of £16k grant funding

Monday, March 7, 2022Monday, March 7, 2022

More than £16,000 of council money was given out to community groups across Caerphilly County Borough between October and January.

Former bookies could be converted into cafe

Monday, March 7, 2022Monday, March 7, 2022

Plans to convert the former Ladbrokes in Aberbargoed into a cafe have been submitted.

Could 153 homes be built on the site of the former Windsor Colliery?

Friday, March 4, 2022Friday, March 4, 2022

Harmoni Homes, a brand of the housing association United Welsh, is behind the proposed plans for 153 homes on the former Windsor Colliery.

Schools come together to support Ukraine

Friday, March 4, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Schools have been collecting donations and fundraising to help Ukrainians fleeing the war.

All remaining Covid rules in Wales could be lifted this month

Friday, March 4, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

Wales will remain under Alert Level Zero until March 28 – with measures being lifted after this if the situation continues to ease.

Church’s new job club offers help finding employment

Thursday, March 3, 2022Friday, March 4, 2022

People looking for a new job are being urged to join a church’s new ‘job club’ service to boost their chances of employment.

Maximum rate of council tax for second homes to increase by 300%

Thursday, March 3, 2022Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The maximum amount of council tax that can be charged on second homes is set to quadruple from next year, the Welsh Government has announced.

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