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Author: Rhys Williams

Twinning association to welcome Breton visitors to Caerphilly next summer

Tuesday, November 25, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A twinning partnership that has linked Caerphilly and Brittany for more than three decades will continue next summer, with Breton visitors being welcomed to the borough once again.

Choir launches fundraising bid to perform at prestigious festival

Tuesday, November 25, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Melody Makers is set to perform at the North Wales Choir Festival in Llandudno in February, but needs to raise £4,000 to cover travel and accommodation costs.

Welsh ICE boss wins three honours at national awards ceremony

Monday, November 24, 2025

Lesley Williams, of Welsh ICE, was recognised at the Mastering Diversity Awards, which were held in the Senedd on November 18.

Work to convert former meals on wheels depot into community gym nearing completion

Monday, November 24, 2025Monday, November 24, 2025

Earlier this year, the council gave the building – which is near the St Clare’s sheltered housing complex – to JM Fitness CIC via a Community Asset Transfer (CAT).

Baby Neil the emu draws national spotlight in matchmaking mission

Friday, November 21, 2025

Baby Neil – a young emu from Caerphilly – has captured hearts and imaginations across the UK as his owners look to find him a partner.

Ex-Reform leader in Wales jailed for ten-and-a-half years over pro-Russia bribes

Friday, November 21, 2025Tuesday, November 25, 2025

In total, Gill took around £40,000 in exchange for tabling motions, delivering speeches, and enabling media access for individuals linked to pro-Russian interests.

Newbridge Memo gets £200k funding to preserve its heritage for future generations

Friday, November 21, 2025Wednesday, November 26, 2025

Newbridge Memo has received more than £200,000 funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Council step closer to appointing new operator for Cwmcarn Forest Drive

Thursday, November 20, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council currently manages the site, via an agreement with landowner Natural Resources Wales.

Headteacher’s tribute to ‘lovely, warm, and caring pupil’

Thursday, November 20, 2025Thursday, November 20, 2025

The headteacher at Blackwood Comprehensive School has paid tribute to former pupil Lainie Williams, who died last week aged just 17.

Pupils plant trees near new 152-home development

Wednesday, November 19, 2025Wednesday, November 19, 2025

Primary school pupils have been busy planting trees along the boundary of an upcoming housing development in Abertridwr.

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