The developer of a the proposed Nant Llesg opencast mine has responded to objections with over 2,500 pages of information in support of the plans.
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Nant Llesg campaigners’ boost from Hollywood’s Michael Sheen
A pub in Pontlottyn was given the Hollywood treatment when Michael Sheen joined a meeting of United Valleys Action Group.The Newport-born actor, 45, played Tony Blair in The Queen and starred as…
Police appeal over attempted robbery in Pontlottyn
Police are appealing for information following an attempted robbery of a 17-year-old boy in Pontlottyn on Tuesday October 7.The victim was travelling on the 9.20pm train from Bargoed to Pontlottyn when two…
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after Pontlottyn death released without charge
A 24-year-old man has been released after being arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a 20-year-old man in Pontlottyn.
Two arrested after man dies in Pontlottyn
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 20-year-old man was found dead in Pontlottyn.
Police appeal for missing Pontlottyn man
Police are appealing for information after a 47-year-old Pontlottyn man went missing.David Glyn Jones was reported as missing from his home address on August 19.He was last seen at 10am on Friday…
Study will look into A469 bypass between Pontlottyn and New Tredegar
A bypass of the A469 could be built between Pontlottyn and New Tredegar after the Welsh Government approved funding for a feasibility study.The move comes after the section of road was closed…
Arts project to launch in Rhymney
Community arts organisation Head4Arts is launching a new project in Rhymney.In conjunction with Communities First, Head4Arts will be holding its Art that Works project at the Hafod Deg Day Centre, in Rhymney.Starting…
‘SILENCED’ – Councillors told not to comment on Nant Llesg opencast mine plan
Campaigners against a proposed opencast mine have claimed councillors are being silenced on the issue. Councillors on the Planning Committee have been told by Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Legal Department not to…
HOUNDED OUT – Paedophile targeted by angry Pontlottyn residents
Enraged residents gathered to drive a convicted paedophile out of his home.To cheers and chants of “scum”, police escorted a man, named locally as sex-offender Ian Hook, and a woman from the…