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Plans approved for 400-home “new neighbourhood” at former Hoover site

Friday, January 9, 2026

“Game-changing” plans for a “new neighbourhood” including more than 400 homes on the former Hoover site in Merthyr Tydfil has been approved.

Blaenau Gwent school closures due to Storm Goretti

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

All schools in Blaenau Gwent have been closed today (Friday January 9) due to the snow brought to the county borough and many other parts of the country by Storm Goretti

Cocaine dealer, 21, jailed for two years and three months

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

A drug dealer who was “significantly involved” in the sale and supply of cocaine has been jailed for two years and three months.

More than £40k raised through council’s Christmas appeals

Friday, January 9, 2026Friday, January 9, 2026

More than £40,000 has been raised for food banks and community groups across Caerphilly County Borough this Christmas thanks to two council appeals.

Schools close early as weather warnings issued by Met Office

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

Bargoed’s Heolddu Comprehensive, Lewis School Pengam, and Idris Davies School in Abertysswg, all closed between 1pm and 2pm.

Two schools could strengthen ties to bring ‘improved standards’ for pupils

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

Two Newport schools could strengthen their ties later this year by entering into a federation agreement.

Monthly employment support sessions at Caerphilly Miners’ Centre

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

Residents looking for help with job applications, CVs or general employment advice will soon be able to access regular, free support in Caerphilly.

Supported living apartments proposed next to new-build development

Thursday, January 8, 2026

The work has been proposed for a site near Oakdale Athletics Club, on part of land where plans for 21 new homes were approved last November.

Documentary exploring valleys’ industrial heritage to be screened

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

The Coal Beneath Our Feet, The Wind Above Our Heads will be shown on Wednesday March 4 at 7pm, with the event free to attend.

Council outlines ‘robust plans’ amid snow and ice weather warnings

Thursday, January 8, 2026Thursday, January 8, 2026

“Robust plans” are in place amid snow and ice weather warnings, Caerphilly County Borough Council has said.

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