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Council backs masterplan to boost employment, tourism and housing

A masterplan to transform the lower Ebbw and Sirhowy Valleys into a “vibrant place” have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

More than 100 cannabis plants have been seized by police in Abercarn, two weeks after a £500k cannabis farm discovery in Aberbargoed.

Residents in neighbouring towns and villages said the noise could be heard throughout most of Saturday night and into the early hours of Sunday.

Last summer, the drive finally reopened to the public, but Covid restrictions were still in place – meaning an opening ceremony had to be delayed.

Chapel of Ease in Abercarn was built in 1876 and rebuilt in 1895, but hasn’t operated as a chapel for a number of years.

Abercarn Scouts celebrated their first face-to-face annual awards ceremony since Covid, with nine top honours handed out.

A new body piercing studio could open at the former Morris Racing betting shop in Abercarn, if plans are approved.

Notice is given that Jason Cooper have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a premises licence.

Notice is given that Jaro Spirits Limited have applied to Caerphilly County Borough Council for a premises licence.

The vehicles were seized by Gwent Police as part of Operation Harley, which has been running across Gwent since 2020.