Homes in Bargoed, Blackwood, Hengoed, Machen, Nelson, Newbridge, Senghenydd and Ynysddu are set to benefit from the plans.
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Olympians are ‘an inspiration,’ says council leader
Caerphilly Council leader Philippa Marsden has described Olympians Lauren Williams and Lauren Price as “an inspiration”.
Lauren Williams wins Olympic silver medal
Blackwood’s Lauren Williams, 22, has won a silver medal in Taekwondo for Team GB at the Tokyo Olympics.
Taekwondo’s Williams through to Olympic final
Blackwood’s Lauren Williams is through to the women’s -67kg taekwondo Olympic final – meaning she will come away with either a gold or silver medal.
Two Laurens flying the flag for Caerphilly County Borough in Tokyo
Boxer Lauren Price, from Ystrad Mynach and Taekwondo’s Lauren Williams, from Blackwood, will be representing Team GB in Tokyo.
Blackwood entrepreneur launches Welsh strawberry gin
A serial entrepreneur from Blackwood has entered the drinks market with a new strawberry gin.
Police launch new victim care unit
The new unit, which is in Blackwood, will be made up of 19 specially-trained victim care officers, who will act as the main point of contact for victims of crime.
Cricket club set to return to action after missing entire season due to pandemic
Blackwood Town Cricket Club has bought new kits after a £300 donation from Wales and West Utilities.
FAW criticised by deputy minister over handling of women’s football revamp
The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has been criticised by a Welsh Government Deputy Minister for the way it communicated its revamp of women’s football in Wales
Credit union bucks trend during lockdown
Bank of England (BoE) figures show that, in the six months to June, Smart Money Cymru Credit Union (SMCCU) saw a massive 35% uplift in loans to its members.