The lack of a deep end in the pool of Caerphilly’s planned new leisure centre has been defended by the leader of the council, following criticism from the county’s competitive swimming team.
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Thousands enjoy town’s annual beach party
More than 6,000 people descended on Risca town centre over the weekend to visit its third annual beach party.
Hundreds of illegal vapes seized from rapidly-growing ‘black market’
A “black market” for illegal vapes is growing “rapidly” and products are being “targeted at children”, Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.
Bank starts pop-up services as old branch set to become piri piri restaurant
HSBC will reportedly start a pop-up banking service in Blackwood, as its old branch is set to be converted into a piri piri chicken restaurant.
Neighbours unable to stop HMO conversion getting the green light
Local opposition to a new HMO in Llanbradach has failed to persuade council planners to reject the proposal.
Pride Caerffili returns this weekend for second year
Pride Caerffili returns to town for a second year this weekend – with a day long celebration on Saturday, June 15.
Reindeer lodge among additions approved for family farm park
The Meadows Farm Village Retreat has won planning permission for a new cafe, reindeer lodge and horse shelter, among other buildings.
Thumbs up for town’s new £33.6m leisure centre
The “leisure and wellbeing hub” will be built on former industrial land between the town’s railway station and Caerphilly Business Park.
Authority backs ‘modest’ reforms to how Welsh council tax is calculated
The Welsh Government recently said it will bow to public opinion and defer any reforms until 2028.
Police ‘not confident’ in bar owner’s plan for extended drinking hours
Police have objected to a Bedwas bar owner’s plans to extend his opening hours.