Cabinet members in Caerphilly have backed a major house-building project that will bring 1,000 new, affordable homes over the next ten years.
Royal British Legion branch looking for new members following its 100th anniversary
Blackwood’s Royal British Legion (RBL) is calling for new members after the branch recently celebrated its centenary.
Flat demolished after fire at former social club
The former Aneurin Labour Club in Penyrheol has suffered a fire in one of its ancillary buildings – causing a nearby primary school to close for the day.
Health board wants to permanently reduce opening hours at minor injury unit
Overnight opening hours at the minor injury unit at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr were temporality reduced during the pandemic, and the health board now wants to make the cut permanent.
Rhymney school receives “glowing” Estyn report
An all-age school in Rhymney has received what its headteacher has described as a “glowing” report following an inspection in May this year.
“Jack’s legacy”: How Caerphilly is looking to tackle the threat of dangerous dogs
A new initiative launched in a bid to end dangerous dog attacks has been described as the “legacy” of ten-year-old Jack Lis, who was killed by an XL Bully dog.
New employability hub opens to help improve localised support for job seekers and employers
A new hub for employability has opened in Bargoed to help improve opportunities for job seekers and employers in the local area.
Blackwood drink driver jailed for Christmas crash
A Blackwood man has been jailed after injuring three people in a crash on Christmas day while under the influence of alcohol.
Direct rail services to Newport on the Ebbw Valley line will begin in December
Direct train services to Newport along the Ebbw Valley line could start in December, a senior Blaenau Gwent councillor has said.
Caerphilly tattooist accused of inking 16-year-old in exchange for sex
A Caerphilly tattooist illegally gave a 16-year-old girl a free inking and cash in exchange for having sex in his parlour, Newport Crown Court has heard.