The hard work and commitment of volunteers across Caerphilly County Borough has been celebrated at the 2025 Gwent Association of Voluntary Organisations (GAVO) Awards.
Author: Rhys Williams
Rugby round-up: Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar remain unbeaten
Bedwas, Nelson, Abercarn, Deri, and New Tredegar all sit top of their respective leagues after enjoying perfect starts to their campaigns. Bargoed Athletic meanwhile are second in their league after three wins from three.
The Parish Trust wins national award after fundraising efforts
A Trethomas-based charity has won a national award for its fundraising efforts, just two years after its very existence was threatened.
Ukrainians’ concerns over Nation of Sanctuary ‘misinformation’
Ukrainians in Caerphilly have voiced concerns over by-election campaign “misinformation” regarding the Welsh Government’s Nation of Sanctuary scheme.
1.5 million train journeys made using ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment system
More than one and a half million rail journeys have been paid for using Transport for Wales’ new ‘tap-in, tap-out’ payment system.
Social media stabbing rumours untrue, police confirm
Social media rumours of a stabbing at Parc Penallta over the weekend are untrue, Gwent Police has confirmed.
Two people taken to hospital after Bedwas car crash
Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a car crash in Bedwas on Thursday afternoon.
PM quizzed in Commons over why he’s yet to visit Caerphilly ahead of by-election
Last month, Sir Keir Starmer said he was unsure if he would be visiting the area as part of Labour’s campaign to regain the seat.
Caerphilly Senedd by-election candidates in BBC Wales television debate
Six of the eight candidates vying to become Caerphilly’s next Senedd Member will be taking part in a live televised debate this evening.
‘The men that were killed must never be forgotten’: Senghenydd remembers 112 years on
On October 14, 1913, an explosion tore through Universal Colliery, killing 439 miners and leading to the death of one rescuer. This was, and remains, the worst mining disaster in British history.