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New YYFM hospital radio drama a ‘bridge’ between the generations

Monday, May 26, 2025Monday, June 30, 2025

An Alzheimer’s singing group has joined primary school pupils to record a powerful new drama for hospital radio station Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr FM.

Couple who run community group told: ‘you’re going to hell’ as they’re banished from chapel

Monday, May 26, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

After three years of running youth clubs, playdays, and additional learning needs sessions from a chapel in Markham, community interest company Salvaged Creations Wales has been told to leave – because they aren’t Christian.

Risca Beach Party is back once again this summer

Monday, May 26, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

Risca’s annual beach party is back next month, bringing sand, deckchairs, funfair rides and more to Tredegar Park.

Man charged with possession of sawn-off shotgun after M4 police chase crash

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

A 34-year-old man from London has appeared in court charge after an M4 police chase following a burglary in Fair View, near Blackwood.

Committee calls for rethink of ‘deeply concerning’ welfare cuts

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

Senedd Members called on the UK Government to “get its house in order” before ploughing ahead with plans to slash welfare spending by nearly £5bn.

Number of food bank parcels handed out increases by nearly a quarter

Friday, May 23, 2025

More than 6,000 food parcels have been given to people facing hunger in the north of Caerphilly County Borough over the last 12 months.

Additional learning needs school unveils £18m expansion

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

After two years of building works, Trinity Fields School has finally unveiled its new £18 million extension, which has been “shaped around the needs and potential” of its pupils.

Trains back running between Caerphilly and Rhymney from this weekend

Friday, May 23, 2025Friday, May 23, 2025

The line reopens on Saturday May 24, having been closed for engineering works as part of the South Wales Metro project.

Former Barclays Bank turned into new creative community space

Thursday, May 22, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The former Barclays Bank building, at the Twyn in Caerphilly town, will be reopening its doors to the public again on Friday May 23 under its new guise as a creative community space.

Community group ‘eager’ to open gym at disused council building after handover

Thursday, May 22, 2025Thursday, May 22, 2025

JM Fitness, a community interest company, will open the new gym after securing a Community Asset Transfer of the building from the council.

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