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Free public access Wi-Fi has been rolled out to Newbridge town centre.

The free Wi-Fi is already available in Bargoed, Blackwood, Rhymney, Risca and Ystrad Mynach.

Plans are also in place for Caerphilly town centre to follow suit.

It has been funded through the Welsh Government’s Transforming Towns Fund and the former Rhymney Valley Task Force Fund.

The internet will be available through the FreeCCBCWifi network, with users needing to register their details before using it for the first time.

Installed by Caerphilly County Borough Council, the Free Wi-Fi forms part of the authority’s ‘Choose Local’ campaign, which aims to encourage residents to shop locally.

Council deputy leader Jamie Pritchard said: “Keeping people connected while utilising our high streets is a massive boost for our town centres. This provision is another exciting opportunity to draw people back to local town centres.

“Free public access Wi-Fi offers opportunities for people with limited or no broadband to access vital online local council, government and health care services. The service will also allow residents and local businesses to engage digital solutions to help improve the overall visitor experience for all.”