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Council to weigh up proposal for HMO conversion

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

New plans submitted by applicant Oliver Dean set out proposals for “minor internal alterations” at 98 Queen’s Road.

Green light for nine new flats in former pub

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

A former pub in Cefn Hengoed can be converted into new homes, council planners have agreed.

Office proposal for town’s former GP surgery

Monday, January 26, 2026

The North Celynen Medical Centre closed its branch on Ashfield Road late last year and moved services into its main centre, in Crumlin.

Man jailed 28 years after sexually assaulting 13-year-old following DNA breakthrough

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

Richard Downey, who was 26 when he attacked the school girl near Wyllie in September 1997, has finally been brought to justice.

Storm Chandra set to hit south Wales with heavy rain and strong winds

Monday, January 26, 2026

Storm Chandra is expected to bring a spell of severe weather to south Wales, including Caerphilly County Borough, from Monday afternoon through to Tuesday, according to the Met Office.

New visiting rules at hospital following ‘significant increase’ in norovirus cases

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

New visiting rules have been introduced at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr following a “significant increase” in norovirus cases.

Share of £1.5m for community groups that ‘make a real impact’

Friday, January 23, 2026Friday, January 23, 2026

The UK Government’s Pride in Place Impact Fund will support a wide range of recipients ranging from rugby and tennis clubs to churches and wellbeing groups.

Schools’ private finance deal has cost council £91m to date

Friday, January 23, 2026Friday, January 23, 2026

As part of the deal, the council agreed a 30-year contract for maintenance, catering and cleaning at the two sites, which was due to run until 2032.

Talks ‘progressing’ on future of mothballed Llancaiach Fawr

Friday, January 23, 2026Friday, January 23, 2026

Plans to reopen Llancaiach Fawr with new operators are “progressing”, as talks continue behind closed doors.

Council chooses new operator for Parc Cwm Darran visitor centre and campsite

Friday, January 23, 2026Friday, January 23, 2026

The running of Parc Cwm Darran’s visitor centre and campsite is set to be transferred from the council to a private company.

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