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‘We have built a community where people feel safe to participate at their own pace’

Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Ten years ago, Side by Side Choir was set up in Caerphilly to make music “accessible, welcoming, and supportive for everyone”.

More than 700 objections to Nant y Calch housing development plan

Tuesday, March 10, 2026Tuesday, March 10, 2026

Harmoni Homes – a brand of United Welsh housing association – is seeking planning permission to redevelop the farm site, off Warren Drive, for 44 affordable homes.

Old Green Roundabout petition set for council debate

Monday, March 9, 2026

Newport councillors will hear a petition against planned changes to the city’s Old Green Roundabout later this week.

‘She’s smashing it’: The young taekwondo star with a mighty medal haul

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

At just nine years old, Seren Price has already built an extraordinary record in competitive taekwondo, securing 21 gold and silver medals in a little over a year. 

Planners to weigh up retrospective bid for city HMO

Monday, March 9, 2026

A developer is seeking retrospective planning permission for his conversion of a Newport home into a HMO for up to seven people.

Retired nurse honoured by King Charles at Windsor Castle 

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

A retired nurse who worked in Caerphilly during her career has been hailed as “truly magnificent” by King Charles.

Bid launched for Caerphilly to be named UK Town of Culture 2028

Monday, March 9, 2026Wednesday, March 11, 2026

Community interest company Cynefin Caerffili is leading a bid for Caerphilly to be named UK Town of Culture for 2028.

Flats plan revived at former pub but takeaway proposal dropped

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

Proposals for new flats at a former pub in Bargoed have been revived, after a first application was turned down by council planners.

New equipment at playgrounds across the borough

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

New play equipment is being installed at several parks across Caerphilly County Borough as part of an improvements programme.

More than 1,500 extra learners set to get EMA payments from September

Monday, March 9, 2026Monday, March 9, 2026

More than 1,500 extra learners in Wales are expected to be eligible for Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA) payments from September.

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