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‘Truly historic’ Welsh language bill becomes law after royal approval

Tuesday, July 8, 2025Tuesday, July 8, 2025

The bill, which received Royal Assent on Monday July 7, forms part of the Welsh Government’s ambition of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050.

‘A knockout event’: Pride Caerffili praised as event returns to town once again

Tuesday, July 8, 2025Tuesday, July 8, 2025

It may have rained on the parade, but the wet weather certainly didn’t dampen spirits as Pride Caerffili returned for a third year.

‘Beautiful tribute’ unveiled to mark memorial garden’s 100th anniversary

Monday, July 7, 2025Monday, July 7, 2025

Aberbargoed Memorial Garden has marked 100 years since its Grade II listed gate was installed, with a heartfelt tribute to a young girl who died during a remembrance service there in 1954.

Up to £200 available as grant to help with school costs reopens

Monday, July 7, 2025Monday, July 7, 2025

Up to £200 is available to low-income families to help cover the costs of school uniforms, sports kits, stationery and more.

‘A true friend and gentleman’: Tribute to Risca dad, 40, who died in motorbike collision

Monday, July 7, 2025Monday, July 7, 2025

The family of a Risca man who passed away in a motorbike collision in Newport have paid tribute to a “true friend and gentleman”.

New all-weather 3G pitch opens at Risca Leisure Centre

Monday, July 7, 2025Monday, July 7, 2025

The new £1 million all-weather 3G sports pitch has finally opened at Risca Leisure Centre.Work on the new pitch began in January – and has been funded by the Welsh Government’s Community…

School pupils given behind-the-scenes F1 tour after winning international challenge

Friday, July 4, 2025Friday, July 4, 2025

Ahead of this weekend’s British Grand Prix, school pupils from Caerphilly have been treated to a special behind-the-scenes visit to Silverstone.

Solar farm sale on track amid questions over council’s spending

Friday, July 4, 2025Friday, July 4, 2025

Council plans to sell a solar project in Caerphilly are reportedly on track and have received “significant commercial interest”.

Police investigating reported assault as man, 30, released on conditional bail

Friday, July 4, 2025Friday, July 4, 2025

A 30-year-old man from Caerphilly was arrested on suspicion of affray and threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place.

Thumbs-up for riverside flats despite bridge concerns

Friday, July 4, 2025Friday, July 4, 2025

Plans for up to 40 riverside flats in Newport have won the backing of the city council’s planning committee.

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