Further answers are wanted over the future of Blackwood Miners’ Institute, after a decision on its mothballing was postponed at the eleventh hour.
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More than 3,500 attend Risca’s first-ever Food FEASTival
Risca Food FEASTival was held for the first time earlier this month, with an array of tasty treats, cookery demonstrations, funfair rides and more.
“I’d be lost without it”: Trethomas Bluebirds chairman reflects on time at club so far
One of the most successful and exciting football clubs in south Wales over the past four years is run by a man, who by his own admission, does not know much about football.
‘Use it or lose it’ plan for community fund criticised
The Community Empowerment Fund contains more than £3,000 for each councillor to support voluntary work within their wards.
Senedd members hoping for last-ditch support for at-risk cultural venues
The Welsh Government has been urged to come to the rescue of two cultural venues in Caerphilly, amid ongoing uncertainty over their future.
Community council apologises over firework fallout
After claims a fireworks display in Trethomas was “hijacked” by BTM Community Council, councillors have apologised for their role in the controversy.
Welsh-themed cards and gift pop-up shop to open at Ffos Caerffili
Tidy Arts will be based at Welsh ICE’s pop-up store at the container-style market until October 13.
Council’s events lineup for 2025 revealed as Pride Caerffili and Bargoed Music Festival return
The events schedule gets underway in March with the return of Blackwood Spring Fair, and culminates with the Caerphilly Winter Fair in December 2025.
Rugby round-up: First league win for Bargoed, while Blackwood, Caerphilly, and Deri top tables
Bargoed got their National Division Premiership campaign up and running with their first league win of the season, but there was disappointment for Cross Keys and Newbridge.
Welsh Youth Parliament nominations still open
As the youth parliament enters its third term, young people across Wales will have the chance to elect 60 new members to represent them.