Plans to transform the site of a former supermarket in Blackwood into two new shops and a gym have been given the green light by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee.
Rugby Union: Bedwas fall short against Cross Keys to leave Cup qualification in the balance
Bedwas’ late scoring charge was in vain as indiscipline and errors proved costly as Keys deservedly took the spoils in the penultimate Fosters Challenge Cup Pool 1 match, but every cloud has a silver lining.
Compensation delay for Newbridge victim of 7/7 London bombing
A victim of the July 7 London bombings is seeking compensation nearly 12 years on from the terrorist attack, after developing multiple sclerosis.
Crosskeys students get stuck in at Waunfawr Park
A group of students from Coleg Gwent’s Crosskeys campus have embarked on community improvement work as part of their studies.
Oakdale man killed in Croespenmaen car crash named
An Oakdale man who died in a single-car crash in Croespenmaen on Tuesday has been named as Jay Hayman.
Rugby player banned for four years after evading drugs test whilst at Bedwas RFC
A rugby player from Caerphilly has been handed a four-year ban by regulatory body UK Anti-Doping.
Rugby player from Pontllanfraith forced to wait nearly two hours for an ambulance after breaking his neck
The Welsh Ambulance Service has apologised after a rugby player had to wait nearly two hours for an ambulance to arrive after breaking his neck.
Entrepreneurs encouraged to sign up for Government-backed scheme at Caerphilly Business Park
Entrepreneurs are being encouraged to apply for a Welsh Government-backed scheme which supports start-ups looking at high growth.
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith thanks customers for festive foodbank donations
Sainsbury’s Pontllanfraith has thanked generous customers after they donated around £350 worth of food to a foodbank.
Oakdale defence firm’s mini-tank firing test dubbed a success
Oakdale-based General Dynamics has successfully completed an initial firing test for its AJAX tank programme.