Caerphilly County Borough Council’s Town Centre Management Group is set to have a “freshen up” in a bid to attract more businesses to town centres.
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Walker’s 874-mile challenge raises more than £4k for new breast care unit
Last Christmas, David Ellis’ children set him a challenge to walk 874 miles throughout 2021. He completed this six months ahead of schedule.
Olympians to be awarded Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
Councillors have voted unanimously to award Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams the Freedom of the Borough.
Council ward boundaries changes to go ahead – but some proposals are scrapped
A proposed merger of the Ynsyddu and Crosskeys wards is off, while the Forge Mill estate will remain a part of Ystrad Mynach.
Olympic heroes could be given Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough
Olympians Lauren Price and Lauren Williams could be given the Freedom of Caerphilly County Borough following their successes at the Tokyo Olympics.
Javelin thrower wins bronze medal at Paralympics
Hollie Arnold threw an impressive 39.73m in the Women’s F46 Javelin competition at the Paralympic Games in Tokyo.
Warm reception for Olympic heroes at open-top car parade
Olympic heroes Lauren Price and Lauren Williams received a warm reception as they were paraded through their home towns of Ystrad Mynach and Blackwood on Friday morning.
Day centre users feel “forgotten” as opening hours remain limited
Before the pandemic, Ystrad Mynach Day Centre was open between 9am and 4:30pm. Now, users are given a couple of hours a week.
Welsh Government saves 70 jobs at paper straw firm
Ystrad Mynach-based Transcend Packaging, which makes environmentally-friendly packaging for fast food outlets, was severely impacted by the pandemic.
Javelin thrower representing Great Britain at her fourth Paralympic Games
Hollie Arnold MBE, who lived in Ystrad Mynach as a teenager, will be representing Great Britain at the Tokyo Paralympics.