Plans for another supermarket in Blackwood have been thrown out by the Planning Inspectorate for Wales. Developer Develica wanted a supermarket at its Blackwood Gate Retail Park and applied for planning permission…
Council promises tough line on land use
Caerphilly County Borough Council has promised to take a hard line on people who use council land for commercial use without permission. Cllr Ron Davies, cabinet member for regeneration and countryside said:…
Aberbargoed youth arrested after serious assault
A 17-year-old Aberbargoed youth has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and grievous bodily harm. Police have said an 18-year-old had been assaulted at a property in New Tredegar last Thursday…
New Deal jobs boost for Caerphilly county borough
Caerphilly county borough is to get a share of 100 new jobs after an employment company won a new £150 million Government contract. Working Links, a public-private partnership, has won the South…
Woman bailed after Blackwood man’s death
A woman arrested after a Blackwood man’s body was found near a river has been bailed by police pending further inquiries. The 42-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the death of…
Fixture list announced for Premiership rugby
The fixture list for this season’s Principality Premiership has been announced. Bedwas will play host Neath while Cross Keys will visit Llanelli on August 29. This year, for the first time, the…
Victim support for antisocial behaviour
A team of 15 volunteers have been recruited to help victims of antisocial behaviour. The new free and confidential service is provided by Victim Support and funded by the Safer Caerphilly Community…
Henson rubbishes talk about quitting rugby
Gavin Henson has denied he is to quit rugby after he was given indefinite leave by the Ospreys. Henson, 28, has been relieved of duties while he battles persistent Achilles and groin…
Park captures Green Flag
Waunfawr Park in Crosskeys has scooped a prestigious Green Flag Award. The park, which has bowling, cricket, football and rugby pitches as well as a multi use games area, has been praised…
Free road safety event at Ystrad Mynach
A bicycle and road safety event for children is being held next month. Organised by Gwent Police, Communities First and Caerphilly County Borough Council, the free event is being held at Penallta…