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Abercarn scouts brave freezing temperatures to win award

4:20pm Thursday 16th May 2013

SCOUTS who braved a night march in Arctic temperatures in Devauden are now basking in the warm glow of success.

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Machen man's bid for 'best job in world' gains support

6:30am Thursday 16th May 2013

Mat Richards, above, and his supporters in the sky who provided a free balloon ride to help his campaign

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Thousands of visitors set for Caerphilly borough events

3:02pm Thursday 16th May 2013

CAERPHILLY is set to attract tens of thousands of visitors this summer with an array of family fun events.

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Bargoed residents praised for support during town revamp

11:10am Thursday 16th May 2013

PEOPLE in Bargoed are being praised by shopowners for supporting them and keeping them afloat while major redevelopment work is carried out in the town.

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Neighbours describe horror at Blackwood crash

4:10pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

NEIGHBOURS describe panic as cars 'smashed to smithereens' - THE three people involved in last night's crash in Penmaen, near Blackwood were left with serious injuries and are still in hospital.

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Cross Keys councillor is mayor of Caerphilly borough

7:20pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

HE was the last ever mayor of Islwyn – now, Michael Gray has been installed as the latest to take on the role for Caerphilly county.

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Head teachers 'childish' over Cwmcarn asbestos row - councillor

2:50pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A CAERPHILLY councillor accused a group of headteachers of playground behaviour after they said the authority showed Cwmcarn High School "favourable treatment."

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