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A community’s drive to transform Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall into a cultural centre

Friday, March 1, 2024Tuesday, July 15, 2025

Caerphilly Workmen’s Hall could be transformed into a fully-fledged creative and cultural centre – and those behind the plan need your help.

Cardiff Queen Street station to close for eight days over the next month

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

The closure is so TfW can make “signalling and track upgrades” to the station, which is due to be electrified by the end of 2024 as part of the South Wales Metro scheme.

Wales Under-18s to host Scotland in Ystrad Mynach

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

On Sunday March 3, two Wales U18s sides are set to face Scotland at the Centre for Sporting Excellence in Ystrad Mynach – with entry free.

“Not a lot to ask for” – Calls for St David’s Day to be made a bank holiday

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

Plaid Cymru Senedd Member Peredur Owen Griffiths has written to the UK Government calling for St David’s Day to be made a bank holiday.

St David’s Day celebrated at Blackwood’s Libanus Lifestyle

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

Residents and volunteers – including one dressed like a sheep – helped to celebrate the patron saint a day early, on February 29. 

First round exit for Price on Premier League Darts Night Five

Friday, March 1, 2024Friday, March 1, 2024

Gerwyn Price fell to a first round exit on Premier League Darts Night Five, losing to eventual finalist Rob Cross in Exeter.

“More awareness of leukaemia is greatly needed”

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

Far too many leukaemia patients are being diagnosed after presenting at accident and emergency departments, leading to reduced survival rates, an MS warned.

Community project pitches a circular walking route for Caerphilly Castle

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

The idea was spawned through a series of meetings with residents, community groups and social enterprises in the town to explore ideas to boost tourism.

Welsh Government accused of papering over cracks after apprenticeship funding u-turn

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

Vaughan Gething confirmed £5.25m has been restored to the 2024-25 apprenticeship budget, taking overall investment to more than £143m a year.

Former Halifax branch could be converted into fast food restaurant

Thursday, February 29, 2024Thursday, February 29, 2024

Plans to convert the former Halifax bank branch into a restaurant have been approved by Caerphilly County Borough Council.

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