More than 50 bags of asbestos were found dumped on Gelligaer Common, near Fochriw.Environment Agency Wales officers have launched an investigation to trace those responsible.Some asbestos sheets appeared to have been correctly…
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National award for environmentally friendly Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer
The country’s only A+ energy rated school, situarted in Gelligaer, has won a national award for its low impact on the environment.Greenhill Primary School, which has the highest energy rating for any…
New fitness classes held in Gelligaer
Residents of Gelligaer can get in shape thanks to two new fitness classes being run in Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall.Funded by the Sports Council for Wales, the fitness classes are:A Circuits…
Climate Change Commissioner for Wales visits top energy efficient school
The Climate Change Commissioner and Sustainable Futures Commissioner for Wales has paid a visit to Caerphilly County Borough’s most energy efficient school. Peter Davies visited Greenhill Primary School, in Gelligaer, on Wednesday after…
Revamped Church hall opens in Gelligaer
The Neuadd St Catwg Community Hall in Gelligaer has been reopened after a £540,000 refurbishment.The new hall, complete with internet café and committee rooms, was officially unveiled by Lord Lieutenant of Gwent…
Police warning after spate of shed and garage break-ins in Bargoed area
Police in Bargoed are reminding residents to check the security of their sheds and garages after a spate of 20 break-ins the Penybryn, Gelligaer and Penpedairheol areas in the last two weeks.Kate…
Police appeal after Gelligaer Post Office robbery
Gwent Police is appealing for information following a robbery at Gelligaer Post Office, Castle Hill on Monday March 8.At 5.30pm a man entered the post office, threatened the postmaster with a metal…
New primary school in Gelligaer rated A+ for energy efficiency
A new primary school has been rated the greenest and most energy efficient in the UK.The new Greenhill Primary School in Gelligaer, which is due to open after Easter, has achieved an…
Farmers urged to join crime prevention scheme in Caerphilly County Borough
Farmers are being urged to join a rural crime prevention scheme in the Caerphilly County Borough.Gwent Police and South Wales Police have worked with the National Farmers Union (NFU) Mutual, NFU Cymru…
Free intercoms for vulnerable residents in Gelligaer and New Tredegar
Hundreds of vulnerable residents in the Gelligaer and New Tredegar areas are to have intercom systems installed in their homes for free.Bargoed and Rhymney Neighbourhood Policing Team has worked with Safer Merthyr…