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Writing group publishes book to raise £1,300 for cancer charity

Wednesday, June 23, 2021Wednesday, June 23, 2021

‘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

Wednesday, June 23, 2021Wednesday, June 23, 2021

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

Wednesday, June 23, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

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

Tuesday, June 22, 2021Wednesday, October 18, 2023

More than 1,000 people have signed a petition against proposals to merge the Ynysddu and Crosskeys wards – with calls for a referendum.

Wales’ largest council-owned solar farm could be built near Penyrheol and Abertridwr

Tuesday, June 22, 2021Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Senior councillors look to approve £434,000 of funding to look at the project’s feasibility and develop a full business case. If all goes well, the council would then look at approving the construction early next year.

Coronavirus time capsule presented to council leader

Tuesday, June 22, 2021Tuesday, June 22, 2021

A coronavirus time capsule put together by young people from across Caerphilly County Borough has been presented to leader of the council, Cllr Philippa Marsden.

Primary school pupils awarded for campaign against single-use plastics

Tuesday, June 22, 2021Tuesday, June 22, 2021

Crumlin High Level Primary School received the Plastic Clever Schools award for taking action to reduce its use of single-use plastics.

BBC Wales’ The Tuckers filming new series in Senghenydd

Monday, June 21, 2021Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Welsh sitcom The Tuckers has been seen filming a new series in Senghenydd.

Man jailed for historical sexual abuse

Monday, June 21, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021

A Llanelli man has been jailed for 11 years after he was found guilty of historic sexual abuse.

Opposition groups urge council to avoid legal action over waste plant

Monday, June 21, 2021Monday, June 21, 2021

Opposition groups on Caerphilly County Borough Council have joined forces, calling on the local authority to avoid legal action over a new controversial waste recycling plant.

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