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Date set for reopening of Cwmcarn Forest Drive

Thursday, May 6, 2021Thursday, May 6, 2021

A date has been set for the much-awaited reopening of Cwmcarn Forest Drive – seven years after it was forced to close due to a tree disease.

Polluted street demolition now expected to start in July

Thursday, May 6, 2021Thursday, May 6, 2021

Planning documents stated that work was expected to start later this month, but the council now says that demolition of the properties is not expected to start until mid to late July.

Council releases statement after flooding on controversial pitch site

Wednesday, May 5, 2021Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Caerphilly County Borough Council has issued a statement following flooding at a site earmarked for a new rugby field in Ystrad Mynach.

LS Lowry’s napkin sketch of Nelson handball court fails to sell at auction

Wednesday, May 5, 2021Wednesday, May 5, 2021

A sketch of Nelson’s handball court on a napkin by the artist LS Lowry has failed to sell at auction.

50-year-old woman who was recalled to prison now in custody, police confirm

Wednesday, May 5, 2021Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Colleen Jones, 50, from Rhymney had been recalled to prison following her release in March.

Sports clubs and athletes in social media blackout to protest against online abuse

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Sports clubs and athletes from Caerphilly County Borough joined in with a four-day social media blackout as part of a protest against online abuse.

Street lighting switch-off to be reviewed, council leader confirms

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Caerphilly Council leader Philippa Marsden has said a review will take place into the council’s street lighting policy.

Service station applies for permission to sell alcohol 24/7

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

The Premier store on Gwerthonor Place, could be allowed to vary its premise licence next week, when Caerphilly County Borough Council’s licensing committee meets.

No arrests made while dispersal orders in place

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

No arrests were made after three dispersal orders were issued in Bargoed over the weekend, Gwent Police has confirmed.

Community council by-elections: Why some voters will have an extra ballot paper

Tuesday, May 4, 2021Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Five community council by-elections are taking place in Blackwood, Lansbury Park, Llanbradach, Machen and Trethomas.

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