Campaigners against library closures in Caerphilly hope the county borough council will “u-turn” on the plans amid new questions over its finances.
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Nominations for 2025 Sport Caerphilly Awards now open
The annual award ceremony recognises the achievements of Caerphilly County Borough’s sportsmen and women, as well as the contributions of clubs, coaches, and volunteers.
In pictures: Caerphilly shows its Pride as thousands descend on town
Pride Caerffili drew thousands of visitors to the town last weekend, despite the wet weather. Can you see yourself in any of our pictures?
Bargoed Summer Music Festival is back for its second year
The event, which debuted last summer, will see multiple performance areas set up in the town centre, with an array of different musicians performing on Saturday July 12.
Blackwood Beach Party draws more than 5,500 visitors
With the sun shining, the free-to-enter event saw the high street turn into a summer paradise, with sand, deckchairs, funfair rides, live music and more.
Thousands enjoy Machen Show despite bad weather
This year’s Machen Agricultural Show was a “successful day,” organisers have said, despite some bad weather across Saturday July 5.
City’s poverty postcode lottery ‘cannot continue’
Newport City Council’s cabinet has approved a new strategy designed to support residents and prevent more people from falling into poverty.
Optimism ‘ambitious’ new plan will make city centre more ‘vibrant’
Senior councillors in Newport have welcomed a new ‘placemaking plan’ for the city centre, which aims to increase prosperity and attract more visitors.
Green light for 16-home development at pallet depot site
Detailed plans for 16 new homes in Pontlottyn have been given the green light by Caerphilly County Borough Council.
£1 bus travel for all 16 to 21-year-olds in Wales from September
The funding will cover until 2027, and comes as part of the budget deal the Welsh Government struck with Welsh Liberal Democrats leader Jane Dodds.