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Tag: Gelligaer

Quarry extension approved after locals complain of ‘endless nightmare’

Thursday, January 15, 2026Thursday, January 15, 2026

Quarrying operations at a Gelligaer farm can continue for an extended period despite locals’ complaints about the site’s “relentless” impact on their lives.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, January 8, 2026

Planning notice for Pontllanfraith, Nelson, Cwmbargoed, Penpedairheol, and Gelligaer.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, October 30, 2025Thursday, October 30, 2025

Planning notice for Groeswen and Gelligaer.

Moo-vellous: Dairy farm recognised for top-quality Holstein herd

Tuesday, October 28, 2025Tuesday, October 28, 2025

A family-run dairy farm in Gelligaer has been recognised for the quality of its herd after it was awarded ‘pedigree’ status.

Police want to speak to this man as part of sexual assault investigation

Tuesday, August 12, 2025

Gwent Police wants to speak with Shane Carter, from Gelligaer, who it believes may have vital information.

Caerphilly County Borough Council public notices

Thursday, August 7, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Planning notice for Caerphilly, Nelson, Pontllanfraith, Gelligaer.

‘This would vastly improve people’s quality of life’: Delyth Jewell calls for quarry buffer zone

Monday, June 9, 2025

In her monthly blog for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru Senedd Member for South Wales East, Delyth Jewell, discusses calls for a mandatory buffer zone to be introduced around quarries.

‘People are choking with the dust’: calls for action over quarry concerns

Thursday, June 5, 2025Thursday, June 5, 2025

Concerns over plans to extend a quarry near Gelligaer have been raised in Cardiff Bay, as the Senedd debated calls for a mandatory 1,000-metre buffer zone around all quarries.

Under-13s football side celebrating ‘unprecedented’ unbeaten treble

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

Over the course of the season, the team won the Taff Ely and Rhymney Valley league title, cup, and plate.

‘Colourful’ businessman Clayton Jones passes away

Friday, May 16, 2025Friday, May 16, 2025

Mr Jones’ business interests in Caerphilly County Borough included Bedwas’ Wonky Bar and Gelligaer’s Harp Inn, as well as the now-demolished Aneurin Sports Bar in Penyrheol.

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