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Homes plan rejected over chopped-down tree

Monday, March 16, 2026Monday, March 16, 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council planners said a “recently-felled” tree in front of the property was not acknowledged in the proposals for four new flats.

Major plans for nearly 200 homes in revival of colliery site

Monday, March 16, 2026Monday, March 16, 2026

Nearly 200 new homes could be built in a major redevelopment of Penallta Colliery, including the restoration of its listed power hall.

Bargoed Spring Fair coming to town this weekend

Monday, March 16, 2026

Bargoed is hosting its spring fair this weekend, bringing a range of food and drink, craft stalls, and entertainment to the town centre.

Girl, 7, conquers Pen y Fan for charity amid meningitis battle

Monday, March 16, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Seven-year-old Noa-Rose, from Cefn Fforest, has scaled south Wales’ highest peak to raise more than £5,000 for charity Meningitis Now.

Gym reopens at new site after community asset transfer

Monday, March 16, 2026Monday, March 16, 2026

JM Gym Fitness, a community interest company, has taken over the running of the building from Caerphilly County Borough Council.

City councillor resigns from Rogerstone seat for personal reasons

Monday, March 16, 2026Monday, March 16, 2026

Newport city councillor Chris Reeks has stepped down with immediate effect, for personal reasons.

Disability Six Nations event returns with more than 400 children taking part

Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026

More than 400 children from 16 schools have come together once again for Caerphilly County Borough Council’s annual Disability Six Nations.

Backing for changes to village’s power grid site

Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026

A power company can change plans for specialist equipment in Llanfabon, near Nelson, councillors have decided.

Council could buy and demolish city’s old WH Smith building

Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026

Newport City Council is preparing a bid to buy the building containing the city centre’s former WH Smith and demolish it.

Council could make compulsory land purchases for A469 works

Friday, March 13, 2026Friday, March 13, 2026

Caerphilly Council may have to use compulsory purchase orders along the A469, where it plans to spend £20 million on repairing the landslip-hit road.

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