On October 14, 1913, an explosion tore through Universal Colliery, killing 439 people – making it Britain’s worst ever mining disaster.
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Caerphilly Castle pigeon cull suspension to continue
A Cadw spokesman said an independent review of feral pigeon management had taken place.
Hundreds visit floral displays at Caerphilly Flower Festival
The annual event, which has been running since 2006, saw an array of flower displays pop up across the town centre.
B&Q store makes donation to National Mining Memorial
The B&Q store on Gallagher Retail Park, Caerphilly has donated more than £100 worth of plants to the National Mining Memorial in Senghenydd.
Councillors reluctantly approve 260 home Hendredenny development
Caerphilly council’s planning committee voted to approve a reserved matters application for the contentious development on land north of Hendredenny Drive in Hendredenny, Caerphilly, at a meeting on Wednesday, June 19.
Families facing homelessness frustrated by social landlords
Last year Caerphilly County Borough Council placed 471 households at risk of homelessness in emergency accommodation and bed and breakfasts, with privately-rented properties also relied on to house those in need.
Anger over Caerphilly Castle bird shootings – still no answers from Cadw
Cadw have yet to issue a formal response to the allegations, saying it is investigating.
Extension to Hendredenny will have “catastrophic impact” on traffic levels, says councillor
Outline permission for the development on land north of Hendredenny Drive in Hendredenny, Caerphilly, was granted after Welsh Government ministers overturned an application rejected by the county borough council’s planning committee.
Plans to build 46 new council homes welcomed by Plaid Cymru councillor
Plans to to revitalise council housing in Caerphilly County Borough have been described as a “golden opportunity” by a councillor.
Councillors feel let down by developers as Caerphilly County Borough Council struggles with affordable housing targets
Councillors feel they have been “misled” by property developers as Caerphilly County Borough Council struggles to reach its affordable housing targets.