Blackwood Miners’ Institute is being lined up for a £750,000 revamp. Caerphilly County Borough Council’s cabinet will consider a report on Tuesday June 28 outlining the improvements. Council leader Allan Pritchard said:…
Plaid Cymru and Labour lock horns over Caerphilly Council housing transfer
The two political parties which make up Caerphilly County Borough Council have locked horns in a row over the proposed housing stock transfer. Opposition Labour councillors have been accused of trying to…
Police target car crime in Rhymney
Police in Rhymney conducted a 12-hour crackdown on vehicle crime on Thursday. The operation concentrated on fuel thefts and thefts of and from vehicles in the area. Officers from Rhymney Police Station,…
New Tesco petrol station planned for Caerphilly Crossways
Supermarket giant Tesco is bidding to build a new petrol station next to its Crossways branch in Caerphilly.
Islwyn MP urges people to nominate an Olympic Torchbearer
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has urged residents to nominate local champions to become an Olympic Torchbearer. The Olympic Flame will arrive in the UK in less than a year and Mr Evans…
Police appeal for missing Rhymney man
UPDATE: Body of missing Rhymney man discovered – one arrest on suspicion of murder Gwent Police is appealing for information to find a missing Rhymney man. Leonard Hill, 64,was last seen in…
Rudry Village Hall in final of community competition
Rudry Village Hall has made it through to the final of a community competition run by waste firm Biffa. The ‘Biffawards’ recognises the hard work and dedication of the people behind the…
New retail partnership formed to promote Blackwood
Businesses in Blackwood have established a new retail partnership to promote the town centre. The first meeting of the Blackwood Retail Partnership took place at the town’s Wilkinson store recently. The new…
Climate Change Commissioner for Wales visits top energy efficient school
The Climate Change Commissioner and Sustainable Futures Commissioner for Wales has paid a visit to Caerphilly County Borough’s most energy efficient school. Peter Davies visited Greenhill Primary School, in Gelligaer, on…
Blackwood paedophile jailed for abuse
A paedophile who targeted girls in the Blackwood area has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.