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Director Marc Evans to present screening of film Mr Burton

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Director Marc Evans is presenting a special Q&A screening of his film Mr Burton in Caerphilly.

Full justice devolution ‘not on the agenda’

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

A UK minister appeared to “row back” on a commitment to devolve powers over probation and youth justice to Wales, with Westminster set to retain responsibility.

Summer break to bring major changes to some borough schools

Tuesday, July 15, 2025Friday, July 25, 2025

As the summer term draws to a close, the arrival of the six-week holiday signals contrasting futures for some schools across Caerphilly County Borough.

‘False alarm’: Fire service deals with ‘small explosion’ at scrapyard

Monday, July 14, 2025

South Wales Fire and Rescue Service was called to GLJ Recycling Ltd, on Chapel Farm Industrial Estate, at around 12pm on Monday July 14.

New plans to open ‘long-term’ children’s home in village

Monday, July 14, 2025

According to a planning statement, the carers would work 48-hour shifts, and a third carer may also be required on “rare occasions”.

Council ‘needs to start listening’ over library closures

Monday, July 14, 2025Monday, July 14, 2025

Campaigners against library closures in Caerphilly hope the county borough council will “u-turn” on the plans amid new questions over its finances.

Nominations for 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards now open

Monday, July 14, 2025

The annual award ceremony recognises the achievements of Caerphilly County Borough’s sportsmen and women, as well as the contributions of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.

In pictures: Caerphilly shows its Pride as thousands descend on town

Friday, July 11, 2025Friday, July 11, 2025

Pride Caerffili drew thousands of visitors to the town last weekend, despite the wet weather. Can you see yourself in any of our pictures?

Bargoed Summer Music Festival is back for its second year

Friday, July 11, 2025

The event, which debuted last summer, will see multiple performance areas set up in the town centre, with an array of different musicians performing on Saturday July 12.

Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors

Friday, July 11, 2025Friday, July 11, 2025

With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.

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