An eye witness told Caerphilly Observer they heard explosion sounds and saw debris being flung into the air.
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Digital coronavirus vaccine passes now available in Wales
People living in Wales who have been vaccinated against coronavirus will now be able to prove their vaccination status online, using the NHS Covid Pass.
Calls for free car parking in borough to be introduced permanently
Free parking at council-owned car parks should continue on a permanent basis, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Independent group has said.
Council deputy leader resigned after visiting amber list country
Councillor Sean Morgan stepped down as deputy leader, as well as Cabinet Member for Economy, Enterprise and Infrastructure, on June 9.
Senedd Member calls for councils to be given advice over reserve funds
Plaid Cymru MS Peredur Owen Griffiths called on the Welsh Government to ensure council reserves are used to ‘ease the burden’ on council tax payers.
Jobs fair for young people to be held online
The event will be open to people aged between 16 and 19 who are looking for job, education or training opportunities.
Writing group publishes book to raise £1,300 for cancer charity
‘Tales Around the Teapot’ has been written by a Caerphilly-based creative writing group of the same name – with proceeds donated to Maggie’s cancer support centre.
School turns “tragedy to triumph” to win award after vandal attack
In January last year, Fochriw Primary School was attacked by vandals. Nearly 18 months later, the school has turned “tragedy to triumph” to win an award for their environmental work.
Vaccine passports available “within the next few days” in Wales
First Minister Mark Drakeford was responding to a question posed to him by Caerphilly’s Senedd Member Hefin David in the Welsh Parliament on Tuesday.
Decision on ward boundary review due before end of September
More than 1,000 people have signed a petition against proposals to merge the Ynysddu and Crosskeys wards – with calls for a referendum.