A Caerphilly councillor’s calls for rationing-style planning has failed to win the support of his colleagues.
Council backs knife crime awareness pledge and mental health support
A knife amnesty could be introduced in Caerphilly County Borough, where councillors have unanimously backed calls for more awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying weapons.
Voluntary sector committee axed under changes to council meetings
Changes to Caerphilly County Borough Council meetings will improve scrutiny after the nation’s auditor found shortcomings, its backers believe.
Reckless driver recalled to prison following release
Gwent Police has launched an appeal to find Ojay James, 35, from Caerphilly.
Bargoed May Fair brings 3,300 visitors to town
The event, held on Saturday May 9, saw more than 50 food, drink, and craft stalls set up in the town centre, along with funfair rides and more.
Reform leader unveils his party’s shadow cabinet
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Dan Thomas, leader of Reform in Wales, has announced his frontbench team in the Senedd.
Audit Wales’ damning report on health board over GP contracts linked to eHarley Street
Aneurin Bevan University Health Board (ABUHB) failed to sufficiently scrutinise the finances and business plans of a GP partnership linked to a Leicestershire-based healthcare management company.
First Minister outlines priorities for Welsh Government – but admits independence talk with PM
First Minister Rhun ap Iorwerth has pledged to tackle child poverty, cut NHS waiting lists and stand up for Wales during this Senedd term – while also revealing he discussed Welsh independence with the Prime Minister.
Boy, 10, recovering in hospital after zip wire fall during school trip
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
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.
Opinion
‘By and large, Wales voted for hope over hate’
Casnewydd Islwyn MS Peredur Owen Griffiths looks back at Plaid Cymru’s Senedd election victory and the party’s plans in government.
Politics is a brutal game
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’
New Senedd Llywydd Huw Irranca-Davies pledges to lead an open, respectful and collaborative chamber focused on serving communities across Wales.
Sport
Pantside ABC crowned Wales’ top club with five champions at national finals
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
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
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
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
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.