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HMO approved after being branded ‘neither wanted nor desirable’

Wednesday, April 1, 2026Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Local opposition has failed to stop planning permission for a new HMO in Newport’s St Julians neighbourhood.

Bargoed Spring Fair brings 2,250 visitors to town

Wednesday, April 1, 2026Wednesday, April 1, 2026

More than 2,250 visitors came to Bargoed as the town hosted its spring fair on Saturday March 21.The fair brought a range of food and drink, craft stalls, and entertainment to the…

Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry traffic

Wednesday, April 1, 2026Wednesday, April 1, 2026

Residents say relentless HGV traffic poses a constant nuisance in their village – with cars damaged, round-the-clock noise, and pollution.

Extra £2.6 million funding to fix Caerphilly County Borough’s potholes

Wednesday, April 1, 2026Wednesday, April 1, 2026

An extra £2.6 million of funding will go towards fixing potholes and resurfacing roads across Caerphilly County Borough.

Interstellar experience for scouts at National Space Centre

Wednesday, April 1, 2026

A scouts group from the Aber Valley were treated to an out-of-this-world experience when they visited the National Space Centre over the weekend.

Critics of school transport cuts warn of ‘unacceptable burden’ on children

Tuesday, March 31, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Hundreds of people have signed a petition against Caerphilly Council’s plans to cut free transport in Aberbargoed – one of nine routes under threat across the county borough.

City-centre traffic lights ‘red for too long’, councillor claims

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Traffic lights near Newport’s railway station should be reconfigured to prevent city centre gridlock, a councillor has claimed.

Extra 500 spaces available for this year’s Caerphilly 10k race

Tuesday, March 31, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Thousands had already secured their place on the start line, with the event being held in Caerphilly town on Sunday May 10.

Police investigate as cafe fire deemed deliberate

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

A fire broke out at Nancy’s Cafe, near Ystrad Mynach Railway Station, on Monday afternoon.

Caerphilly Male Voice Choir still hitting the right note after 120 years

Tuesday, March 31, 2026Tuesday, March 31, 2026

120 years ago, Caerphilly Cricket Club player Jordan Davies started a choir to raise money for cricket equipment – and the choir is still going strong to this day.

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Latest News

  • Bargoed Spring Fair was held on March 21
    Bargoed Spring Fair brings 2,250 visitors to townWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Pupils from Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni's Gellihaf campus celebrating their win in the Year 7 Boys category
    Pupils compete at school football competitionWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • General view of a lorry travelling through Wattsville
    Villagers bemoan ‘Wild West’ road issues and relentless lorry trafficWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • A pothole in Caerphilly
    Extra £2.6 million funding to fix Caerphilly County Borough’s potholesWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • 1st Senghenydd Scouts visited the National Space Centre
    Interstellar experience for scouts at National Space CentreWednesday, April 1, 2026
  • Children will be expected to cross this roundabout, at the junction of Angel Way and the A469, when walking from Aberbargoed to Heolddu Comprehensive School
    Critics of school transport cuts warn of ‘unacceptable burden’ on childrenTuesday, March 31, 2026

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