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Rhymney firm to create 91 jobs with Welsh Government grant

Friday, February 7, 2020

A medical supplies company based in Rhymney is to create 91 jobs thanks to a £650,000 Welsh Government grant.

Campaigners fear council ‘still doing all they can’ to close leisure centre – with court case coming up

Friday, February 7, 2020Friday, February 7, 2020

Campaigners fear the closure of Pontllanfraith Leisure Centre is still being considered by Caerphilly County Borough Council, with a legal case set to take place at the Court of Appeal.

Charity helped with funds raised in memory of late rugby player

Thursday, February 6, 2020Friday, February 7, 2020

Caerphilly Rugby Club has donated £3,500 to a bereavement charity in memory of a young player who took his own life last year.

Fitness suite at Newbridge Leisure Centre set for £550k overhaul

Thursday, February 6, 2020Thursday, February 6, 2020

The fitness suite and squash courts will be closed for 20 weeks while the work is carried out.

Barbershop celebrates 25th anniversary

Thursday, February 6, 2020Wednesday, February 12, 2020

Ceri Byrd set up Razors barbershop in Bedwas in 1995 – when she was just 21-years-old.

Menopause café marks a year of breaking taboos

Thursday, February 6, 2020Thursday, February 6, 2020

A group of women are “breaking the last taboo” by taking part in monthly ‘Menopause Cafe’ sessions.

Concern for “extremely thin” pony found at Gelligaer Common

Thursday, February 6, 2020Thursday, February 6, 2020

RSPCA inspector Christine McNeil said: “This pony was found to be in extremely thin condition and also had some dental issues.

Glowing report for comprehensive school

Wednesday, February 5, 2020Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The school was visited by inspectors in November, with the findings much improved since its last inspection in 2013.

Woman reportedly suffers homophobic abuse at railway station

Wednesday, February 5, 2020Tuesday, February 11, 2020

The incident happened at Pengam railway station.

National anthem memorial statue in town centre approved

Wednesday, February 5, 2020Wednesday, February 5, 2020

The monument is being funded by Caerphilly Town Council, in partnership with Caerphilly County Borough Council.

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