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Councillors reject Gypsy traveller pitches at Rhymney Bridge

Thursday, December 5, 2019Wednesday, December 18, 2019

Each pitch was proposed to include a mobile home, a touring caravan and two parking spaces, accommodating five families with eight adults and nine children.

Election candidate most ‘open and responsive’ MP

Thursday, December 5, 2019Thursday, December 5, 2019

Wayne David, who has served as MP for Caerphilly since 2001 and is seeking re-election, ranks highest on the Change.org ranking.

Penallta recycling centre could be expanded if Trehir site closes

Thursday, December 5, 2019Thursday, December 5, 2019

A report says an increase in capacity at Penallta HWRC would be necessary to make sure that there is no decrease in disposal space.

Young dancing couple grace Blackpool’s Winter Gardens

Thursday, December 5, 2019Thursday, December 5, 2019

Together, the young duo danced the cha-cha-chá, samba, rumba and jive at the competition.

Boxer shortlisted for Wales Sports Personality of the Year

Thursday, December 5, 2019Wednesday, December 11, 2019

The 25-year old’s unique journey to becoming Wales’ first ever women’s world champion saw the boxer compete in taekwondo, kickboxing and football, where she earned an astounding 52 caps for Wales.

Rugby club caught up in paying scandal hits back

Thursday, December 5, 2019Friday, December 20, 2019

Blackwood and Newbridge are among six teams caught up in the scandal.

Police issue warning after two vans and a car stolen

Wednesday, December 4, 2019Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Gwent Police have warned motorists after two vans and a car were stolen in three separate incidents in Blackwood, Fleur de Lis and Crosskeys.

No social service cuts in next council budget

Wednesday, December 4, 2019Wednesday, December 4, 2019

The council announced its draft budget proposals for 2020-21 last month, which included more than £8 million in cuts.

Caerphilly Council admits postal vote manufacturing error

Wednesday, December 4, 2019Thursday, December 5, 2019

Caerphilly Council is confident that postal votes are safe, after concerns were raised by residents unable to seal their envelopes.

Police crackdown on illegal and anti-social driving in Rhymney

Wednesday, December 4, 2019Thursday, December 5, 2019

PC Paul Broad said: “Further operations are now scheduled to take place over the forthcoming months to ensure the message is getting out there – we will not tolerate anti-social driving on our roads.”

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