The fundraising was held in memory of an instrumental fundraiser and supporter – Lyn Cushing – who passed away in March 2020.
Natural Resources Wales investigates new pollution in Nant Cylla, Cefn Hengoed
The brook, a tributary of the Rhymney river, had only started to recover after it was left heavily polluted by oil and chemicals following a fire at Penallta Industrial Estate in September last year.
Drug dealer caught with £7.5k of crack cocaine handed three-year sentence
A drug dealer who was caught with £7,500 worth of crack cocaine has been handed a three-year sentence – half of which will be spent in prison.
Religious education revamp given go-ahead
The new syllabus will include topics such as philosophy, theology, sociology, psychology and anthropology from September onwards.
Long-serving councillor and chair of South Wales Fire Authority presented with MBE
A long-serving Caerphilly County Borough councillor and Chair of the South Wales Fire and Rescue Authority has been presented with his MBE.
Exhibition showcasing work of blind and partially-sighted photographers to be held in town centre
The photography group is run by one of Wales’ oldest charities, Sight Life – formerly known as the Cardiff Institute for the Blind.
Late try sees Bedwas clinch bonus-point win over Narberth
A late Dafydd Thomas try kept Bedwas in the title race with a bonus-point win over a spirited Narberth.
Ex-council boss named new High Sheriff of Gwent
Malgwyn Davies, who served as the first ever Chief Executive of Caerphilly County Borough Council, has been named High Sheriff of Gwent.
Price wins second darts title of the year
Price, who recently lost his world number one rank, defeated Latvia’s Madars Razma 8-4 in the final to seal his 25th PDC title.
99-home development on former school site given go-ahead
Council leader Cllr Philippa Marsden, has described the plans as a “flagship development” which will be used as a blueprint for future developments.