Tributes have been paid to fundraiser Bridget McNally, from Blackwood, after her eight year battle with cancer sadly came to an end last week.Despite her illness, the 50-year-old raised more than £300,000…
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Final piece of funding in place for Newbridge Memo
The final piece of funding for the regeneration of Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute has been agreed by the Welsh Assembly Government.The latest £2.2m of funding includes support from the European Regional…
Work to begin on £5.6m restoration of Newbridge Memo
Work is finally due to begin on a £5.6m restoration of Newbridge Memorial Hall and Institute.There had been cash flow problems with the project but Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to…
Cash office closing plan by Caerphilly Council to be reconsidered
Plans to close council Customer First and cash offices are to be reconsidered after opposition from residents.Ruling Plaid Cymru councillors had wanted to close six of seven council cash offices to save…
Pensioner crashed plane into goalposts at Newbridge Leisure Centre
A 65-year-old unqualified air pilot crashed his plane into a set of goal posts as he practised his skills on some playing fields.The unnamed pilot was carrying out some test ground runs…
Islwyn MP calls on Government to continue support for General Dynamics
Islwyn MP Chris Evans has warned that the burgeoning defence industry in south east Wales is at risk due to public spending cuts.Mr Evans said: “The defence industry is vital to the…
Newbridge regeneration plans on display
Plans by Caerphilly County Borough Council for the regeneration of Newbridge town centre have gone on display.Residents will have the chance to view the proposals over the next fortnightMore than £3.7 million…
Risca PACT meetings announced for October and November
The next round of Partnerships and Communities Together (PACT) meetings for the Risca area will be held this month and next.Residents are invited to attend the public meetings to find out what…
Two men jailed for Newbridge shop knife raid
Two men have been sentenced to two-and-a-half years imprisonment after they threatened a shop keeper with a knife and stole hundreds of pounds in cash and cigarettes.Jamie Morgan, 20, of no fixed…
No cold-calling zone introduced in Newbridge
Doorstep selling has been banned at a sheltered housing complex near Newbridge after it was made a ‘No Cold Calling Zone’.The zone, which covers more than 30 properties in the Pantside Sheltered…