McDonald’s has withdrawn its planning application “following a review of community feedback and further assessment of road safety at the site”.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’
Controversial plans for a new HMO in Cwmfelinfach have been approved by Caerphilly councillors.
Welsh Conservative leader announces shadow cabinet roles
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
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.
Caerphilly Athletic aim for the double ahead of league cup final
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
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
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.