South Wales Fire and Rescue Service received reports of the fire, at Castle Fish Bar, at around 10.32am on Friday, February 25.
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Further £500k towards improving community defibrillator access
The funding will be used to help places like community groups, sports grounds and public organisations to access a defibrillator.
Councillors approve budget proposals, with council tax to go up 1.9%
The rise, which is lower than the 2.5% increase originally proposed by the authority, was approved at a full council meeting on Thursday, February 24.
100-home development on former school backed by council cabinet
Senior councillors have backed plans to build homes on the former Oakdale Comprehensive School site – but planning permission is yet to be granted.
Grade II listed railway footbridge facing uncertain future after damage
A Grade II listed railway footbridge is facing an uncertain future after it was struck by a railway maintenance vehicle.
Covid and flu jabs could be given out at same time as autumn boosters announced
The Welsh Government has revealed its updated Covid-19 strategy.
Care home demolition to make way for flats backed by senior councillors
There are plans to demolish Ty Darran care home in Risca and replace it with flats for people aged 55 and above.
Council criticised over amount it has in reserves
Councillor Colin Mann, leader of the council’s main opposition group, Plaid Cymru, raised concerns over the amount of money in reserves.
Council tax expected to rise by 1.9% – lower than originally proposed
This means the average Band D property will see an increase of 45p a week and pay a total of £1,253.95 in council tax in the next financial year.
Council denies claims tree-cutting bus cost almost £100k
Caerphilly County Borough Council has said the claims are “completely untrue”.