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Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

A ten-year-old boy is recovering in hospital after falling from a zip wire during a school trip to an outdoor activity centre in the Brecon Beacons.

Nature fair brings community together at Morgan Jones Park

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Families, environmental groups and community organisations came together at Morgan Jones Park for Ffair Cynefin, a nature fair celebrating wildlife, wellbeing, creativity and community action in Caerphilly.

Members appointed to the first Senedd committee

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The Senedd has appointed members to the all-important business committee, bringing the it one step closer to resuming work as usual.

New ‘high-quality’ flats proposed above village shop

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

A developer has submitted plans for two new flats above an Abertridwr shop.

From bedtime stories to bookshelves: Childhood memories inspire first published book

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Bob and Julie and the Musical Bugs, written by Claire Barley, was inspired by characters created by her son, William.

No serious injuries after three-car crash

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

The collision happened along the A468, between the Penrhos roundabout and St Cenydd roundabout, at at around 1.50pm on Monday May 18.

Welsh Labour interim leader names party’s Senedd spokespeople

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Ken Skates has named his party’s frontbench roles, with Welsh Labour saying it is “committed to holding the Welsh Government to account”.

New dining area extension proposed for village’s historic pub

Monday, May 18, 2026

A Nelson pub’s owners have applied to build an extension, to provide more space for diners and new toilets.

‘We really can’t wait’: New bakery planned for ‘prominent’ town centre location

Monday, May 18, 2026

The owners of a Newport-based bakery are hoping to open a new store in central Risca in the coming months.

Historic New Tredegar chapel back up for auction with £7,000 guide price

Monday, May 18, 2026

Calvinist Methodist Bethel Chapel, in New Tredegar, has been listed for auction with a guide price of just £7,000.

Opinion

Politics is a brutal game

Monday, May 18, 2026

The new voting system in the recent Senedd election exposed how brutal politics can be.

‘We come from different political parties, but we all share the same purpose’

Sunday, May 17, 2026

New Senedd Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies pledges to lead an open, respectful and collaborative chamber focused on serving communities across Wales.

Why a new Plaid Cymru government may pose a fresh challenge for Westminster

Friday, May 15, 2026

Aberystwyth University’s Anwen Elias and Elin Royles discuss what Plaid Cymru in power means to the relationship between the Welsh and UK governments.

Sport

Pantside ABC crowned Wales’ top club with five champions at national finals

Monday, May 18, 2026

The gym in Newbridge had six boxers reach the Minors and Schools finals at Cardiff’s Sport Wales National Centre.

Cricket catch-up: Difficult weekend for borough teams

Monday, May 18, 2026

It was a difficult weekend for most of Caerphilly County Borough’s first teams in the South East Wales Cricket League, where some matches were played under reduced-overs rules due to the unpredictable weather.

Rugby round-up: Newbridge and Bedwas end season with wins

Monday, May 18, 2026

The club rugby season has now come to an end for clubs across Caerphilly County Borough, as the last fixtures were played on Saturday May 16.

Caerphilly Athletic lift league trophy despite cup final loss to Pure Swansea

Friday, May 15, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic were completely outplayed by Pure Swansea in the final of the Ardal Southern League Cup in a 5-2 defeat but still got to celebrate their league title.

Gerwyn Price secures Premier League Darts play-off spot

Friday, May 15, 2026

Price reached the Night 15 final in Birmingham on Thursday night, giving him enough points to secure his place at London’s O2 Arena later this month.

Latest News

  • Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school tripTuesday, May 19, 2026
  • Nature fair brings community together at Morgan Jones ParkTuesday, May 19, 2026
  • Senedd stock image
    Members appointed to the first Senedd committeeTuesday, May 19, 2026
  • CAERPHILLY: New ‘high-quality’ flats proposed above village shop
    New ‘high-quality’ flats proposed above village shopTuesday, May 19, 2026
  • Author Claire Barley, centre, with children Georgia and William
    From bedtime stories to bookshelves: Childhood memories inspire first published bookTuesday, May 19, 2026
  • Gwent Police officer
    No serious injuries after three-car crashTuesday, May 19, 2026

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Legal & Public Notices

  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, May 14, 2026
  • Notice of application for a premises licence: Fferm GelliThursday, May 14, 2026
  • Notice of claim to land, TrethomasThursday, April 16, 2026
  • Caerphilly County Borough Council public noticesThursday, April 16, 2026
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