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Premier Inn gets nod to build hotel extension

Friday, May 9, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025

Premier Inn has won planning permission to build a 24-room extension at its Crossways hotel in Caerphilly.

‘It means everything to us’: Children urge council to rethink library cuts

Friday, May 9, 2025

Up to ten libraries could shut down at the end of August, in what the council calls a “bold new vision” to shrink the service and set up new “hubs”.

New mayor chosen but role will be scrapped next year

Friday, May 9, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025

Councillor Dawn Ingram-Jones has been named the new – and last – mayor of Caerphilly County Borough.

Murder: Staged Live with Cheish Merryweather at Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall

Friday, May 9, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025

New true crime talk Murder: Staged is coming to Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall tonight (May 9) and uncovering the mysteries of staged murders

Senedd Members criticise ‘slow progress’ on Gypsy sites

Friday, May 9, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025

Senedd Members criticised a lack of progress on new Gypsy, Roma and Traveller sites, warning people are living in substandard conditions.

County borough marks 80th anniversary of VE Day

Thursday, May 8, 2025Friday, May 9, 2025

People across Caerphilly County Borough have been marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day with celebrations and memorial services.

Replacement of safety wardens with CCTV van labelled ‘backwards step’

Thursday, May 8, 2025Thursday, May 8, 2025

Cllr Kevin Etheridge said the wardens “used to walk around town on a regular basis – they knew the residents, they were like a people’s friend”.

Critics hit out at potential closures of ‘community lifeline’ leisure centres

Thursday, May 8, 2025Thursday, May 8, 2025

A whopping 99% of people using Bedwas Leisure Centre say its closure would have a negative impact on them.

‘We can’t afford to wait any longer’: Senedd demands action on nature loss

Thursday, May 8, 2025Thursday, May 8, 2025

Senedd Members called for urgent action to tackle the “frightening reality” of nature loss in Wales, with legally binding biodiversity targets still four years away.

Housing association raises thousands for cancer charity

Thursday, May 8, 2025Thursday, May 8, 2025

Staff from Caerphilly-based housing association, United Welsh, have helped raise more than £6,100 for charity through a series of activities.

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