The mystery of whether an old chapel or church had been uncovered during demolition of Caerphilly’s old indoor market has been solved.
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Potential loss of 125 jobs at aluminium factory raised in Welsh Parliament
The potential loss of 125 jobs at a Bedwas aluminium plant has been raised in the Senedd, with the Welsh Government saying it “stands ready” to support workers.
Around 125 jobs at risk as aluminium firm looks to close Bedwas site
Norsk Hydro is looking to close five of its European extrusion plants, including its site on Pant Glas Industrial Estate, due to “prolonged weak demand and market downturn”.
Plaid Cymru victorious in Penyrheol council by-election
Plaid Cymru candidate Aneurin Minton picked up 60% of the votes cast to secure the win and maintain his party’s total control of the ward.
Polls close in Penyrheol council by-election
Residents have been voting to elect a new councillor to represent the area on Caerphilly County Borough Council.
‘There is no point developing a facility which is not up to the standard expected’
In this piece for Caerphilly Observer, Plaid Cymru MS Lindsay Whittle calls for review into the swimming pool depth at the town’s new leisure centre, and thanks residents for their support since his by-election win.
Women driven to end pregnancies amid row over £28 drug
A doctor who facilitated abortions for two women with much-wanted pregnancies was not allowed to prescribe a £28 anti-sickness drug due to cost-effectiveness rules in Wales.
Caerphilly MS calls on United Welsh to withdraw plans to build on Nant y Calch Farm
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle has called on developers to withdraw plans to develop housing on Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly.
Primary school’s ‘remarkable’ attendance figures praised in the Senedd
Ysgol Gymraeg Caerffili, on Pontygwindy Road, achieved an attendance rate of 98.2% in September – the highest figure in Wales.
Funding proposals ‘nowhere near enough for local government’
Early funding estimates for next year are “nowhere near enough” for local government services, the leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council has warned.