Caerphilly Observer

Cowboy builder jailed for second time after conning families out of £147k

Lee Slocombe, who is originally from Abertridwr but now lives in Swansea, defrauded families out of huge sums of money.

Samuel Davies, 20, of St Davids Way, Caerphilly, was sentenced at Swansea Crown Court.

The giveaway is part of a Welsh Government initiative to tackle the climate emergency and create a ‘National Forest for Wales’.

A notice of motion, which calls on the council to become a foster family friendly employer, is to be presented to full council next week.

Outline planning permission for 23 homes was granted at Caerphilly County Borough Council’s planning committee meeting on May 17.

A ‘drought liaison group’ has started meeting to plan ahead for the summer, Wales’ climate change minister has confirmed.

The stones can be used by climbers of different abilities, ranging from beginners to more advanced climbers and will be free to use.

Rhymney Gwent Bowls Club is holding an open day on May 21 at War Memorial Park to attract new members to the team.

Fochriw Primary is one of just five schools in Wales to have been given special recognition by Sustrans Cymru for its approach active travel.

Rhymney Brewery has submitted a planning application to Caerphilly County Borough Council to change the former Shoezone into a bar and shop.