Councillors rejected using reserve funds for Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre amid closure plans and budget concerns. Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre Fund Request Denied by Caerphilly Councillors Caerphilly councillors discussed Cefn Fforest Leisure Centre. They didn’t approve using reserve funds to save it. The vote was very close. Shane Williams called the center “vital.” The council…
Several drivers from Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Blackwood face charges including drunk driving and drug driving, with fines and bans issued. Court Cases Involve Newport, Caerphilly, Cwmbran and Blackwood Drivers Kieron Donovan, age 25, lives in Langstone, Newport. He drove with cocaine in his blood last August on the B4596 road. He pleaded guilty to…
Fines and points for driving offenses. Includes insurance, speeding and failing to provide driver information. Newport, Tredegar, Caerphilly and Pontypool Residents in Court Liam Woodcock, 29, lives on Batchelor Road in Newport. He has to pay £1,070. He drove without insurance, and the court added six points to his license. Oliver Preece is 29 and…
Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall celebrates 100 years with gala concert. The event honors its history, volunteers, and future plans. Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall Marks a Century of Community Service The Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall celebrated its 100th birthday. It held a special gala concert for this milestone. The opening was exactly 100 years prior, on February 7. BTM:…
Historic Llancaiach Fawr Manor seeks a new leaseholder. Avison Young manages the lease for Caerphilly Council after mothballing. Llancaiach Fawr Manor House in Caerphilly Seeks New Leaseholder Avison Young will market Llancaiach Fawr Manor. They act for Caerphilly Council. The manor is a unique leisure spot in South Wales. Avison Young is seeking a new…
Local residents face penalties for offenses ranging from assault to breaches of court orders. Fines and jail time issued. Newport, Cwmbran, Brynmawr and Caerphilly Residents Appear in Court Payton Smith, 26, owes £120. She did not follow her community order. Payton lives on Devon Court in Caerleon. Abigail Thomas, 20, will spend 12 weeks in…