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Disqualified driver jailed after ‘spree of utterly reckless and dangerous driving’

Friday, April 11, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025

Timothy Taylor, 32, of St John’s Terrace, Crosskeys, has been jailed for two years and eight months.

Three primary schools join forces to protest leisure centre cuts

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

Bedwas Leisure Centre is one of three which could close in July under proposals to move to a smaller number of “strategic” facilities.

Annual Caerphilly Challenge Series returns next month with Twmbarlwm trek

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

The event, which is being held on Saturday May 10, promises a challenge for walkers, joggers, and runners of all fitness levels and abilities.

Council seeking ‘revised approach’ to sports pitch fees after 75% hike backlash

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

More than 5,000 people signed a petition warning the rise in fees “could lead to the collapse” of grassroots programmes.

Claim city roundabout works will cause ‘serious difficulties’ as project funding questioned

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

The Welsh Government said it had provided “significant funding” for development work and will liaise with councils on “final investment decisions”. 

People ‘diving behind bushes’ due to ‘restrictive’ public toilet opening hours

Thursday, April 10, 2025Friday, April 11, 2025

Residents “continually” raise the issue of “restrictive” opening hours at public toilets in the borough’s parks and cemeteries, a councillor has said.

Empty town centre shop could become new nail salon

Thursday, April 10, 2025Thursday, April 10, 2025

The vacant unit was previously a Thomson travel agency, then rebranded to a Tui store – with that firm now based at Castle Court Shopping Centre.

What next for library services in Caerphilly County Borough?

Wednesday, April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Communities across the borough, such as Abertridwr, have decided to fight to save their libraries.

Caerphilly Council agrees to apologise over social services complaint

Wednesday, April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Caerphilly County Borough Council has agreed to apologise to a resident who raised a complaint regarding social services.

Devolving Crown Estate ‘would make a huge difference’

Wednesday, April 9, 2025Wednesday, April 9, 2025

Councillors in Newport have backed a growing chorus of calls for the devolution of the Crown Estate to Wales.

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