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“Enough is enough” – protesters angry over potential quarry expansion

Friday, September 24, 2021Saturday, September 25, 2021

Plans by the Bryn Group to expand its quarry near Gelligaer have been met with anger.

75-year-old woman dies and police officer suffers life-changing injuries after A472 crash

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

A four-car crash on the A472 between Crumlin and Pontypool led to the road being closed for around 12 hours.

Defibrillators to be installed at every rugby club in Wales

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

The WRU has teamed up with the Calon Hearts charity to install the equipment, free of charge, at more than 300 clubs this season.

Heavy queues at petrol stations, but motorists urged not to panic buy

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

Motorists are being urged not to panic buy petrol, despite reports of large queues at forecourts across Caerphilly County Borough.

Senedd Member to hold autism surgery

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

Hefin David MS will be at the Autistic Minds community hub to speak with and answer questions from people dealing with autism.

A472 between Crumlin and Pontypool reopened after three-car crash

Friday, September 24, 2021Friday, September 24, 2021

Three people were taken to hospital following a three-car crash on the A472 between Crumlin and Pontypool.

Covid booster vaccine rollout underway

Thursday, September 23, 2021Thursday, September 23, 2021

The rollout of booster jabs of the coronavirus vaccine in the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board area has begun.

Calls for clarity from Welsh Government over Covid passes

Thursday, September 23, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

The Federation of Small Businesses in Wales has called for greater clarity over Welsh Government plans to introduce Covid passes.

Deputy council leader hits out at “anti-democratic” Keir Starmer

Thursday, September 23, 2021Thursday, September 23, 2021

Cllr Jamie Pritchard has hit out at proposals put forward by Labour leader Keir Starmer, which would change the way the party elects its leaders.

Discovering the history behind Caerphilly’s ‘other’ castle

Wednesday, September 22, 2021Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Ruperra Castle, near Draethen, was built in 1626 and played a key role in Britain’s war effort before it was gutted by fire in 1941.

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