Petitioners called for a public inquiry into a government-backed insulation scheme that left people thousands of pounds out of pocket.
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New women’s networking group set to launch in Caerphilly
Business women across Caerphilly will soon have a new space to connect and collaborate, as a networking group is set to launch from the town centre.
Calls to ensure children from lower-income families aren’t ‘left behind’ in school
Councillors in Newport have sought assurances children from lower income families are not being “left behind” in their education.
Former supermarket building sold at auction
A former supermarket building which was once earmarked for a major redevelopment has been sold at auction for £125,000.
New law to ‘eliminate’ profit from looked-after children’s care gets Royal Assent
It means no new for-profit providers of children’s care homes, fostering and secure accommodation services would be able to register in Wales from April 2026.
Caerphilly hosting Swimathon 2025 as residents encourged to dip their toes in
Caerphilly County Borough is set to host the world’s largest fundraising swim this weekend, with money raised going towards three charities.
Plans for new primary school move step closer
Plans for a new £9 million primary school in Newport will move forward following general support from the community.
Retired Caerphilly teacher died in “rapidly rising floodwater” during Storm Bert, inquest told
A retired teacher was caught by rapidly rising floodwaters as he took his dog for a walk, an inquest heard.
More than 3,000 trees planted after volunteer efforts
More than 150 volunteers came together earlier this month to plant trees at Rhymney War Memorial Park – with the long-term aim of planting 300,000 trees across the borough.
Veteran support group launches new base in Machen
Around 90 veterans were in Machen Legion over the weekend for the official launch of Caerphilly Veterans Support Hub’s new base.