More than 100 volunteers got together to plant around 420 trees at Blackwood RFC’s Glan-yr-Afon Park to prevent future flooding and encourage wildlife.
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Defibrillator presented to college after tutor’s heart attack
A defibrillator has been presented to Coleg y Cymoedd by the Tommy Cooper Society.
Physical punishment against children now illegal in Wales
The law means punishments against children such as smacking, hitting, slapping and shaking are now illegal in Wales.
Major fire at recycling factory at Heads of Valleys Industrial Estate in Rhymney
Residents in Rhymney have been told to keep their doors and windows closed after a major fire at the Heads of the Valleys Industrial Estate.
Welsh Government will be ‘super-sponsor’ for Ukraine refugees
There has already been 10,000 expressions of interest from people wanting to be a sponsor and host those fleeing from the Russia-invaded country.
“Lack of appetite” amongst councillors for taxpayer-funded mobile phones
Most councillors are happy to use their personal phones for council work instead of receiving a taxpayer-funded work phone.
Council leader reveals she refuses to shop at tax-avoiding companies
Councillor Philippa Marsden, leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has revealed she does not shop at companies that have avoided tax.
Calls for school lollipop patrol review rejected
Cllr Kevin Etheridge called for a review into lollipop patrols after finding out the patrol at Blackwood Primary School was being removed.
Charity sets up specialist play group for disabled children
The groups are run by the Gwent-based charity Sparkle and are held at the Caerphilly Children’s Centre in Energlyn.
Construction underway on 123-home development
Construction work has begun on the new Chartist Garden Village housing development, on the site of the former council offices in Pontllanfraith.