For the past seven months users of Pwllypant Village Hall and motorists along the A468/9 Caerphilly bypass have grown used to the sight of fallen bricks since the wall partially collapsed during December’s Storm Darragh.
Hopes more unwanted council sites can be handed to community groups
Senior councillors in Caerphilly have reiterated their support for handing over surplus or unwanted buildings to community groups.
Gerwyn Price storms into World Matchplay quarter-finals after bruising victory
Gerwyn Price is into the darts World Matchplay quarter-finals after a dominant 11-3 second round victory over Chris Dobey.
Solidarity with Ukraine renewed as art exhibition closes in Caerphilly
The solidarity between the people of Caerphilly and Ukraine has been renewed with the closing of an art exhibition at Caerphilly Library.
‘Dreaded but persistent inflation’ drives up school rebuild costs
“Dreaded but persistent inflation” is partly to blame after the budget of a Caerphilly school project increased by nearly £3 million.
Senedd seeks to cover up details of nepotism
Senedd Members recommended concealing information about politicians giving jobs to their family and friends despite a clear conflict of interest.
Bin cuts and new recycling containers ‘the only way’ council can meet national waste targets
Senior councillors have agreed to reduce collections of non-recyclable waste from a fortnightly to a three-weekly service.
Police-led Hyrox fitness scheme running over school summer holidays
A new summer fitness scheme for teenagers, led by Gwent Police, is being held in Ystrad Mynach over the school holidays.
Tory Senedd leader reshuffles top team after Laura Anne Jones’ Reform switch
South Wales East MS Laura Anne Jones was the Tory shadow secretary for local government, housing, and the Armed Forces before quitting the party on Tuesday.
Ten-man Abercarn United beat rivals Risca in local derby
Abercarn United claimed bragging rights over local rivals Risca United with a clinical 4-2 victory in the Ardal South East.