The shortlist for the 2025 Caerphilly Business Club Awards has been announced ahead of this year’s ceremony, which takes place on Friday November 28 at Bryn Meadows Golf, Hotel and Spa.
Author: Richard Gurner
Photography project reveals the ‘faces of Blackwood’
The stories of a community are often written in the faces of the people who call it home – and one photographer in Blackwood is setting out to prove just that.
‘It will be horrendous’: Why villagers are uniting to stop a new McDonald’s
Residents fear delays, gridlock, and more pollution on the already congested A472 – and they say the fast-food chain isn’t listening.
Plans to build 44 homes on farm met with hundreds of objections
Plans to build 44 affordable homes on land at Nant y Calch Farm, Caerphilly, have seen more than 620 letters of objection from residents concerned over the loss of wildlife and habitat.
Murder investigation launched after girl, 17, dies
An 18-year-old man from Newbridge was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a 56-year-old woman suffered “serious injuries”.
Caerphilly Council ex-leader joins Green Party
The former leader of Caerphilly County Borough Council, who dramatically quit Labour at the start of campaigning for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election, has joined the Green Party.
Crowds gather across Caerphilly County Borough to mark Remembrance Sunday
Crowds of people came together across Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday to pay their respects on Remembrance Day.
McDonald’s planning to open in Maesycwmmer, but traffic concerns voiced
McDonald’s has announced plans for a new drive-thru restaurant, at land currently used as a car dealership, off the A472 in Maesycwmmer – but questions have been raised over traffic levels.
Academic shines light on young men growing up in post-industrial Valleys
Dr Richard Gater’s new book examines how young men in former industrial communities navigate masculinity, education and work – informed by his own journey from low-paid jobs to a Cardiff University PhD.
Community conference to explore technology’s role in tackling climate change and fuel poverty
A free community conference exploring how technology and local innovation can support the fight against climate change, food and fuel poverty is being held in Caerphilly this week.