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McDonald’s pulls out of plans to open in Maesycwmmer

Thursday, May 14, 2026

McDonald’s has withdrawn its planning application “following a review of community feedback and further assessment of road safety at the site”.

HMO approved after row over ‘inbuilt prejudice against people looking for homes’

Friday, May 15, 2026

Controversial plans for a new HMO in Cwmfelinfach have been approved by Caerphilly councillors.

Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles

Friday, May 15, 2026

All seven of the party’s MSs have been given shadow cabinet roles, including Casnewydd Islwyn MS Natasha Asghar – who takes on the health and social care brief.

Vandalism and threats to ‘burn down’ house at centre of HMO row

Friday, May 15, 2026

Vandals have repeatedly targeted a house at the centre of a HMO row in Rhymney, causing criminal damage and issuing threats to “burn it down”.

Police issue appeal as thief recalled to prison

Friday, May 15, 2026

A thief who was released from prison is now wanted back behind bars, sparking a Gwent Police appeal to find him.

Newbridge tycoon fourth richest in Wales with £1.33bn wealth

Friday, May 15, 2026

Computer tycoon Sir Terry Matthews OBE, who grew up in Newbridge, is worth a mammoth £1.33 billion, according to the 2026 Sunday Times Rich List.

Senedd committees: What are they and why are they so important?

Thursday, May 14, 2026

The First Minister and Llywydd have been elected and the cabinet has been appointed – but there are still a few more steps before the Senedd can get back to business.

Council by-election a possibility as new Senedd Member praises ‘special’ borough ward

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Donna Cushing, who represented the Hengoed ward on Caerphilly County Borough Council, was elected to the Senedd last week in the Sir Fynwy Torfaen constituency.

Plans for 163 homes on golf course site approved amid tree-loss concerns

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Detailed plans for 163 new homes in Caerphilly town have won planning permission, despite concerns about tree loss and drainage.

Meet the new Welsh Government cabinet: Who’s in, and what are their roles?

Thursday, May 14, 2026

Rhun ap Iorwerth has named his first Welsh Government cabinet since becoming First Minister – the first-ever Plaid Cymru-led cabinet.

Opinion

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.

After a complete collapse, where does Welsh Labour go from here?

Friday, May 15, 2026

Nye Davies, of Cardiff University, looks at Welsh Labour’s Senedd election defeat and where the party could go from here.

The Welsh Conservatives survived the Senedd election – now they must decide what they stand for

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Lewis Norton, of Aberystwyth University, analyses the Welsh Conservatives’ performance in last week’s Senedd election.

Sport

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.

Caerphilly Athletic aim for the double ahead of league cup final

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

As Caerphilly Athletic celebrate winning the Ardal South East and gaining promotion to the Cymru South, they have a chance to land the league-cup double against Pure Swansea.

Cricket catch-up: First wins of the season for Newbridge and Abercarn

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

In Division Two, Newbridge firsts bowled out visitors Rogerstone Welfare firsts for 146 before romping home in 33 overs with two wickets to spare.

Newly-promoted Caerphilly Athletic defy the odds to win league title

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic are Ardal South East champions in their first season at this level, and will now play in the second tier of Welsh football.

Latest News

  • 26 Maindee Road, Cwmfelinfach
    HMO approved after row over ‘inbuilt prejudice against people looking for homes’Friday, May 15, 2026
  • Welsh Conservative leader Darren Millar
    Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet rolesFriday, May 15, 2026
  • Caerphilly Athletic lift league trophy despite cup final loss to Pure SwanseaFriday, May 15, 2026
  • 25 Upper High Street, Rhymney, pictured in May 2021
    Vandalism and threats to ‘burn down’ house at centre of HMO rowFriday, May 15, 2026
  • Shaun Barclay
    Police issue appeal as thief recalled to prisonFriday, May 15, 2026
  • Sir Terry Matthews is Wales' fourth richest person
    Newbridge tycoon fourth richest in Wales with £1.33bn wealthFriday, May 15, 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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