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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.

Neighbouring council looking at proposed solar farm on slopes of Eglwysilan Mountain

Friday, August 29, 2025

Councillors in neighbouring Rhondda Cynon Taf are looking into the impact of a proposed solar farm on the slopes of Eglwysilan Mountain.

Two cocaine dealers jailed, while third handed suspended sentence

Friday, August 29, 2025Friday, August 29, 2025

Two members of an organised crime group have been jailed for a combined eight years and five months for their role in supplying class A drugs in Caerphilly.

HMO approved after bedroom sizes questioned

Friday, August 29, 2025

Several committee members expressed concerns a bedroom was measured at being 0.01 square metres larger than the council’s minimum standards.

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