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Senedd election 2026: What’s changing?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Wednesday, May 6, 2026

From new constituencies and more elected members, to changes in how votes are counted, there’s a lot to get your head around.

Caerphilly’s first-ever comedy festival comes to town this week

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

The first-ever Caerphilly Comedy Festival is coming to town this week, bringing with it three nights of stand-up comedy.

Support for new homes on youth centre site despite ‘chronic’ parking concerns

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council has proposed replacing the former youth and community centre, on Brookland Road, with a mixture of houses, bungalows and flats.

Which mobile networks have the best coverage in Caerphilly County Borough?

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

A company that fitted mobile phone coverage trackers to council bin lorries across Caerphilly County Borough has published its findings.

Senior councillors to discuss latest Community Asset Transfer plans

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Senior councillors will meet this week to discuss plans to move a playing field, an allotments, and a bowling club into community ownership.

Post Office advertises for new town centre branch amid TGJones closure

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

While a new site has not yet been found, the Post Office has posted an advert seeking applicants to run the new branch.

Family tribute to ‘creative and talented’ dad who died following crash

Tuesday, April 14, 2026Tuesday, April 14, 2026

Tristan ‘Ed’ Jones, 52, died in hospital following a single-car collision, which happened on Fochriw Road on Sunday March 29.

Caerphilly Runners host first ‘Pony Run’ at Parc Penallta

Monday, April 13, 2026Monday, April 13, 2026

More than 300 runners took part in the inaugural Penallta Pony Run held at Parc Penallta on Sunday.

Plaid Cymru candidate sets out plans for a Wales ‘we can all be proud of’

Monday, April 13, 2026Monday, April 13, 2026

Voters on May 7 can usher in “necessary” change and make Wales a nation “we can all be proud of”, according to Peredur Owen Griffiths, Plaid Cymru’s lead candidate for Casnewydd Islwyn.

Long-serving community volunteer’s efforts recognised by King Charles III

Monday, April 13, 2026Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Janie Hughes, a long-serving community volunteer, has seen her efforts recognised by King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

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