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Two people taken to hospital after Caerphilly Mountain car crash

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The incident, which involved one car, happened along the A469 near Thornhill at around 10.15am on Tuesday September 2.

2.8 million free school meals served up in borough since national rollout

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Nearly three million free school meals have been served in primary schools across Caerphilly County Borough over the last three years.

Man charged following YouTube video threat towards Merthyr Tydfil College

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

A 21-year-old man, believed to be from Fochriw, has been charged after a video was uploaded to YouTube threatening people at Merthyr Tydfil College.

Strictly’s Amy Dowden nominated for two BAFTA Cymru awards

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The dancer, who is from Caerphilly, has been recognised for her documentary ‘Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me’, which follows her breast cancer journey.

Who is competing at this year’s Tour of Britain?

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Tour of Britain gets underway today, and is set to pass through Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday. But which teams and riders will be taking part this year?

Hundreds gather for funeral of Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David

Monday, September 1, 2025Monday, September 1, 2025

Services were held St Catwg’s Church, in Gelligaer, and Thornhill Crematorium.

Plans for 16-home development on ‘open field’

Monday, September 1, 2025Monday, September 1, 2025

The proposals, submitted to Caerphilly County Borough Council, set out designs for 14 new houses and two flats on land east of Ty Fry Road.

Cricket catch-up: Rain stops play across season’s final fixtures

Monday, September 1, 2025Monday, September 1, 2025

The final round of fixtures in the South East Wales Cricket League proved to be somewhat of an anticlimax for the borough’s sides, with heavy rain severely limiting the action.

£1 bus fares for 16 to 21-year-olds launched in Wales

Monday, September 1, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The new Welsh Government scheme sees single fares cost just £1, with £3 unlimited travel day tickets also available.

Cocaine dealer jailed after evidence found in messages, voice notes, and videos on his phone

Friday, August 29, 2025

A drug dealer has been jailed for nearly five years after videos, messages, and voice notes found on his phone revealed his involvement in the supply of class A, B, and C drugs.

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