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Plans for six new homes above ‘derelict’ city-centre unit

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

A developer has submitted revised plans for six new flats above a “derelict” commercial unit in Newport city centre.

Nearly 6,000 visitors at Ystrad Mynach’s food, drink, and music festival

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

Nearly 6,000 people visited Ystrad Mynach when the town held its food, drink, and music festival last month.

Extra weekly payments pledge for ‘crucial’ kinship carers

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

Some carers in Caerphilly County Borough will be given an increased weekly allowance in recognition of the “crucial” role they play in supporting vulnerable children.

Parties pledge support to Owain’s Law campaign ahead of Senedd election

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

A woman fighting to change the law in memory of her late husband has secured support from four political parties ahead of the Senedd election on May 7.

Road closures confirmed for this year’s Caerphilly 10k and 2k races

Thursday, April 16, 2026Thursday, April 16, 2026

The annual Caerphilly 10k and 2k races return on Sunday May 10, with roads set to close as part of the event.

Rugby club hopes new deal for its home ground will ‘open doors’

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Bargoed RFC is poised to take over the running of its home ground, as one of three deals struck between community groups and Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Around 100 jobs proposed under Home Bargains’ plans for third city store

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Home Bargains could increase its presence in Newport by opening a new store in the city’s Harlech Retail Park, creating up to 100 jobs.

What do you think about public rights of way in Caerphilly County Borough?

Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Residents are being invited to share their views on public rights of way in Caerphilly County Borough, as plans progress to re-establish the Caerphilly Local Access forum. 

Vulnerable girl, 15, abused by ex-soldiers in illegal care home

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council has refused to explain how a vulnerable 15-year-old girl in its care came to be placed in an illegal care home 300 miles away.

New indoor golf simulator proposed for industrial estate

Wednesday, April 15, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Craig Hughes, of Pin Sim Golf, has requested change-of-use planning permission from Caerphilly County Borough Council for the new venture.

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