A contemporary art showcase celebrating the history of the Aber Valley is coming to Abertridwr this weekend.
Easter activities for children during the school holidays
A programme of activities including swimming, sports camps and outdoor adventures will take place across the county borough during the school Easter holidays.
Caerphilly Golf Club’s £3,280 for Alzheimer’s Society
The outgoing captain of Caerphilly Golf Club has presented a cheque for £3,280 to the Alzheimer’s Society after a year of fundraising.
Road safety calls continue after latest Wyllie Bends smash
Councillors have warned extra safety measures must be installed on Wyllie Bends as a matter of urgency, after the latest crash left a car upside down at the roadside.
Busy year ahead for Machen Women’s Institute
A few years ago, the group faced an uncertain future. But now, having grown its membership, Machen Women’s Institute is thriving.
Silent protest highlights area’s hidden pollution
A Caerphilly man is using silence – and striking imagery – to draw attention to what he believes is one of the area’s most overlooked problems: everyday pollution.
Choirs team up for concerts ahead of national gala performance
Aber Valley Male Voice Choir is teaming up with Rhymney Silurian Choir and the Ebbw Vale-based Beaufort Male Choir to perform three concerts.
Legal challenge against Wales’ greyhound racing ban fails
A legal challenge has failed to overturn Wales’ greyhound racing ban, which was backed by Senedd Members last week.
Plans revived for flats above convenience store
New plans have been submitted for flats above an Ystrad Mynach convenience store, after previous proposals failed to win support.
Full electrification of core valley lines completed
The full electrification of the Core Valley railway lines has been completed, Transport for Wales (TfW) has confirmed.
Opinion
Can Wales’ wellbeing law survive the pressures of the next Senedd election?
With the Senedd election due in May, Wales faces a test of whether long-term thinking can survive short-term political pressure.
‘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.
Sport
Frustrated Treowen Stars suffer defeat against Afan Lido
Treowen Stars were denied a late penalty against Afan Lido in a scrappy 1-0 loss which ended in controversy.
Rugby round-up: Vital wins for Newbridge and Penallta, Bedwas title march continues
The Six Nations is over, but the club rugby season is far from over – with all to play for as teams chase promotion and fight relegation.