The carnival procession, which was headed by Carnival Queen Jessica Prosser, saw scores of people walking the streets in fancy dress.
Author: Rhys Williams
Megaday to return for 25th edition
This year’s event will be kicked off by an evening with ex-Welsh rugby internationals Shane Williams, Martyn Williams and Andy Powell on Saturday, August 24.
Police confirm 53-year-old man died in Risca car fire
The car caught fire in Tredegar Park and caused Tredegar Street, Park Road and Station Road to all close.
Former mayor and Argoed councillor receives British Empire Medal
During his spell as Mayor of Caerphilly County Borough in 2015/16, Leon Gardiner helped raise around £18,000 for Ty Hafan and MacMillan.
Welsh Government minister visits ‘Food and Fun’ session at Upper Rhymney Primary School
The sessions, run by Caerphilly County Borough Council, are being held across seven primary schools over the summer holidays as part of a Welsh Government scheme.
Council’s home improvements team nominated for national award
The team has helped deliver the council’s Welsh Housing Quality Standard (WHQS) programme, which could see around £260 million invested into council-owned homes throughout the borough.
More than 6,000 people in Caerphilly County Borough receiving Universal Credit
Universal Credit is now available across the UK, having been fully introduced to the borough in September 2018.
Armed police called after reports of man with firearm in Maesycwmmer
A Gwent Police officer later said the man was not a “threat to the public”.
Man dies after car fire in Risca
Gwent Police has said his death is not being treated as suspicious.
Art exhibition at Llancaiach Fawr
The event will run alongside the Bedwellty Agricultural Show, which will also be held at the manor house.