The fire service, which covers Caerphilly County Borough as well as nine other local authority areas across south Wales, is currently consulting on its budget proposals for 2026/2027.
Author: Richard Gurner
Long-term funding deal secures future of Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal
A multi-year funding agreement will help safeguard businesses, communities and wildlife that rely on the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal.
Bargoed Christmas Market 2025 cancelled due to forecasted high winds
It is the third year in a row where a festive fair has been cancelled in Bargoed due to poor weather.
Man charged over A465 quadbike crash death
Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, died following the collision on the A465, between Rhymney and Dowlais, earlier this year.
MP praises work of charity Community Volunteers Wales
A charity which started out helping people collect their shopping and prescriptions during the pandemic now has 300 active volunteers and is a “lifeline” to an isolated community.
Winners of the Caerphilly Business Club Awards 2025 revealed
This year’s winners of the Caerphilly Business Club Awards have shown that not only have they survived 2025 – they’re thriving.
Rhymney line electrification nearly complete
The electrification of the Rhymney line is due to be completed in the coming days, Transport for Wales (TfW) has said.
Caerphilly MS calls on United Welsh to withdraw plans to build on Nant y Calch Farm
Caerphilly Senedd Member Lindsay Whittle has called on developers to withdraw plans to develop housing on Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly.
Christmas lights back on at church after fundraising effort
St Augustine’s Church in Pontllanfraith is having its Christmas lights switched back on after local fundraising efforts.
‘Another winter of floods’: anger grows over Taylor Wimpey development
Residents of Cwmgelli Villas in Blackwood say they are living in constant fear of flooding, gas outages and damage linked to the housing development above their homes.