The unit will feature a padel court, check-in kiosk and lounge area – and players will book sessions using an online system.
Brass band earns chance to represent Wales on national stage
Markham and District Band have secured their place at the prestigious National Brass Band Finals in York this September.
Risca could lose a council seat under latest boundary review
The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its final recommendations for changes to the borough’s wards.
‘Historic milestone’: Senedd backs British Sign Language bill
The BSL bill – introduced by Conservative Mark Isherwood – will end Wales’ status as the only UK nation without specific sign language protections.
Woman to walk length of Hadrian’s Wall in father’s memory to raise money for charity
An Abercarn woman will embark on a journey like no other this August- an 84-mile walk across Hadrian’s Wall in memory of her dad, Peter, who passed away last year with cancer.
New flatter route confirmed for this year’s Caerphilly 10k
Ahead of this year’s edition, the course has been redesigned to give runners a more consistent route, reducing elevation by 14.29% compared to 2025.
Homes plan rejected over chopped-down tree
Caerphilly County Borough Council planners said a “recently-felled” tree in front of the property was not acknowledged in the proposals for four new flats.
Major plans for nearly 200 homes in revival of colliery site
Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a major redevelopment of Penallta Colliery, including the restoration of its listed power hall.
Bargoed Spring Fair coming to town this weekend
Bargoed is hosting its spring fair this weekend, bringing a range of food and drink, craft stalls, and entertainment to the town centre.
Girl, 7, conquers Pen y Fan for charity amid meningitis battle
Seven-year-old Noa-Rose, from Cefn Fforest, has scaled south Wales’ highest peak to raise more than £5,000 for charity Meningitis Now.
Opinion
‘Tactical voting is dead’: Labour candidate talks Senedd election
Labour candidate Richard Tunnicliffe discusses how the new voting system being brought in at this year’s Senedd election means tactical voting is no longer necessary.
How plans to share wind farm profits with local people has been tried elsewhere
Udisha Saklani, lecturer at King’s College London, looks at Plaid Cymru’s pledge to make companies share benefits of energy projects with residents, and how it has been tried elsewhere.
‘Smoke and mirrors’: Delyth Jewell MS attacks UK Government rail announcement
South Wales East MS Delyth Jewell, who represents Plaid Cymru, has said Wales “deserves clarity” over the UK Government’s recent rail funding announcement for Wales.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Bedwas beat Ynysddu, Crumlin defeat Falcons
While Wales wrapped up their Six Nations campaign with victory over Italy, it was a mixed weekend for club sides across Caerphilly County Borough.
Wales seek first Six Nations win as they take on buoyant Italy side
Steve Tandy has named an unchanged Wales XV to take on Italy in the final game of the 2026 Six Nations.