Drugs, suspected to be heroin and cocaine, have been seized by Gwent Police officers following a raid at a property in Cefn Fforest.
Sculptor’s exhibition exploring the human cost of war to go on display
The exhibition will be shown at Caerphilly Miners Centre, and will be officially opened by Anthony Slaughter, leader of the Wales Green Party.
Caerphilly Business Club members quiz MP on pressures facing local firms
Caerphilly MP Chris Evans faced questions from members of Caerphilly Business Club at a recent meeting at Coleg y Cymoedd’s Ystrad Mynach campus.
Dental surgery to go private affecting around 5,000 patients
Crown Cottage Dental Care in Bedwas is set to withdraw NHS dental treatment, affecting around 5,000 patients.
Minimum alcohol pricing to rise by 15p as Senedd backs plans
The minimum pricing was introduced in 2020 in a bid to reduce alcohol-related deaths and illnesses in Wales.
Meet the candidates for the Van ward by-election
The by-election is being held following the passing of long-serving councillor Christine Forehead.
‘A real sense of connection to the wider world’: School awarded for international work
A comprehensive school in Caerphilly has been awarded for its work to bring the world into the classroom.
Council receives ‘pretty positive’ report from independent assessors
The panel found Caerphilly Council is “effectively fulfilling its functions, despite the challenging environment facing local government across Wales and the UK.”
£8m support package for hospitality industry
An £8 million support package has been announced for pubs, bars, restaurants, cafes, and live music venues across Wales.
45,000-name petition calling for Owain’s Law handed in to Downing Street
A 45,000-name petition calling for ‘Owain’s Law’ has been handed in to 10 Downing Street, as a Caerphilly mum continues her campaign to change the law in her late husband’s memory.
Opinion
Did a tsunami hit the Bristol Channel four centuries ago? Revisiting the great flood of 1607
Simon Haslett looks into the causes of the great flood of 1607 in the Bristol Channel and Severn Estuary.
A plea for simplicity, common sense, and savings in the delivery of local services
Oakdale resident Roger Evans, a former Gwent county councillor, shares his views on how public services should be run in Wales.
Wales is trying to outlaw political lying, without curbing free speech
Bangor University’s Stephen Clear explores Senedd plans to tackle deliberate lying from politicians – and the problems those efforts are facing.
Sport
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Blackwood, Abercarn, and Deri remain top of their leagues
It was another matchday of mixed fortunes for Caerphilly County Borough’s rugby union sides on Saturday January 31, with some teams surging in their title charges while others slipped to defeats.
Lauren Price to fight in front of home crowd as she defends titles
Lauren Price MBE will fight in front of a home crowd when she takes on Stephanie Pineiro Aquino in Cardiff this April.