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Who is Richard Tunnicliffe? Labour’s candidate for the Caerphilly Senedd by-election

Monday, September 8, 2025Monday, September 8, 2025

Labour unveiled its candidate for Caerphilly’s Senedd by-election, but it left many asking ‘Richard who?’

How the final stage of the Tour of Britain unfolded as Caerphilly crowds cheered on cyclists

Monday, September 8, 2025Monday, September 8, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough’s residents lined the streets to cheer on the riders as the Tour of Britain raced through south Wales on its final stage. Here’s how the action unfolded.

Protesters’ four-hour occupation of Abertridwr Library over closures

Monday, September 8, 2025Monday, September 8, 2025

Campaigners occupied Abertridwr Library on Saturday in what organisers called a “defiant message” against library closures across Caerphilly County Borough.

Tour of Britain returns to Caerphilly County Borough

Monday, September 8, 2025Monday, September 8, 2025

Thousands of people lined the streets as the Tour of Britain raced past the towns and villages of Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday – despite the wet weather.

Labour chooses Richard Tunnicliffe as Caerphilly by-election candidate

Saturday, September 6, 2025Saturday, September 6, 2025

Labour has chosen local resident Richard Tunnicliffe as its candidate for the upcoming Caerphilly by-election.

‘I don’t know what the future would have been’: Caerphilly firm turns around fortunes

Friday, September 5, 2025Friday, September 5, 2025

HM Morgan Engineers, which is based in Trecenydd, was among the businesses hit by the closure of the last remaining blast furnace in Port Talbot last year.

Complaints about council in line with Welsh average

Friday, September 5, 2025Friday, September 5, 2025

Wales’ public services ombudsman received 81 complaints about Caerphilly County Borough Council in the past year.

Schools with ‘very high surpluses’ expected to justify unspent funding

Friday, September 5, 2025Friday, September 5, 2025

Schools in Caerphilly will be expected to justify any unspent funding, as a new report shows a collective deficit balance could be recorded this year.

‘Absolutely anyone can play’: Strong start for inclusive wheelchair rugby league team

Friday, September 5, 2025Friday, September 5, 2025

Six months ago, Aber Valley Wolves rugby league team launched its wheelchair section – which vowed to be a “totally inclusive” team for all ages, genders, and more importantly, all abilities.

Council abandons plans to cut secondary school transport services

Friday, September 5, 2025Friday, September 5, 2025

The plans would have meant some secondary school pupils walking six-mile round trips to school each day.

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