Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall could be transformed into a fully-fledged creative and cultural centre – and those behind the plan need your help.
Author: Richard Gurner
Community project pitches a circular walking route for Caerphilly Castle
The idea was spawned through a series of meetings with residents, community groups and social enterprises in the town to explore ideas to boost tourism.
Charlotte Church defends use of controversial pro-Palestine chant
Charlotte Church has defended the use of a controversial pro-Palestinian chant at a concert she performed at in Bedwas and said she was “in no way antisemitic”.
Taxi driver caught with 2kg of cocaine worth £200,000
Mohammed Yamin, 53, of Adeline Street, Newport, was stopped by police in a covert operation on the A472 near Pontllanfraith in May last year.
Senghenydd’s National Mining Memorial to be formally recognised by Welsh Government
Senghenydd’s national mining memorial garden is to be formally endorsed by the Welsh Government.
Two men charged in connection with suspected people smuggling operation
The men were initially arrested in April 2023 at a hand car wash on Pontygwindy Road, Caerphilly.
Caerphilly Council awarded £1m to loan out for building projects
Interest-free loans totalling £1 million are to be made to bring 12 town centre properties back into use through a Welsh Government scheme.
Teenager is serious condition after crash between car and electric bike
A teenager riding an electric bike has been seriously injured in a crash with a car.
Welsh Government urged to reopen negotiations to avoid junior doctors’ strike
Junior doctors in Wales are set to go on strike again amid calls for the Welsh Government to return to the negotiating table with the British Medical Association.
Villagers’ anger at being kept in the dark over use of hotel for emergency accommodation
The Royal Hotel, on Havard Road, Abertridwr, started being used by the council for emergency accommodation in December 2023.