In his latest blog for Caerphilly Observer, Merthyr Tydfil and Rhymney MP Gerald Jones discusses speeding, animal trespassing and more.
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Controversial accommodation expansion plans backed
Controversial plans to expand a House of Multiple Occupation (HMO) in Rhymney have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
Phone box painted gold in homage to Olympian Lauren Price
A telephone box in Ystrad Mynach is being painted gold to celebrate boxer Lauren Price’s gold medal win at the Tokyo Olympics.
GCSE students receive grades after Covid disruption
students across Wales are receiving their results today after an academic year plagued by the coronavirus pandemic.
Vaccination centre to open for walk-ins once again
On Saturday, August 14, the leisure centre will be open to anyone aged 18 or over who is still waiting for their second dose of the AstraZeneca vaccine.
Post Office moves across the road into former OAP hall
Crumlin Post Office has moved across the road to a new premises – the former Crumlin OAP Hall, on Main Street.
Covid-19 memorial unveiled at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium
A Covid-19 memorial has been unveiled at Sirhowy Valley Crematorium to provide people living in Caerphilly County Borough with a tranquil place in which to reflect on the pandemic.
Senedd Member hits out at Prime Minister over “deeply offensive” mine comments
Plaid Cymru’s Peredur Owen Griffiths has criticised UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson for joking about the closure of coal mines in the 1980s.
Olympic heroes to star on new wall of fame after medal-winning performances in Tokyo
The wall of fame will be unveiled at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has announced.
UK Government minister visits Bargoed after priority funding snub
UK Government minister Luke Hall was invited to Bargoed after Caerphilly County Borough was snubbed as a priority area for new government funding.