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Council boss in line to head CCR firm hit with £5.25m Aberthaw legal bill

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Monmouthshire County Council’s chief executive could be appointed to a firm owned by a consortium of local authorities, which includes Caerphilly, after it was stung with a £5.25 million bill. 

Man charged over A465 quadbike crash death

Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Ethan Powell, from Brynmawr, died following the collision on the A465, between Rhymney and Dowlais, earlier this year.

MP praises work of charity Community Volunteers Wales

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Tuesday, December 23, 2025

A charity which started out helping people collect their shopping and prescriptions during the pandemic now has 300 active volunteers and is a “lifeline” to an isolated community.

Pool, darts and coffee shop proposal for town’s former amusement arcade

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025

A former amusement arcade in Blackwood could be turned into a sporting goods store and café.

Former club could be converted into family home

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025

The Old Club, in Bailey Street, could be transformed into a new home.

Winners of the Caerphilly Business Club Awards 2025 revealed

Wednesday, December 3, 2025Wednesday, December 3, 2025

This year’s winners of the Caerphilly Business Club Awards have shown that not only have they survived 2025 – they’re thriving.

Rhymney line electrification nearly complete

Tuesday, December 2, 2025Saturday, January 3, 2026

The electrification of the Rhymney line is due to be completed in the coming days, Transport for Wales (TfW) has said.

Caerphilly Council looking to cut 600 jobs despite ‘disaster’ warning

Tuesday, December 2, 2025Friday, December 5, 2025

Councillors in Caerphilly have been told to expect 600 job losses at the local authority, with no guarantee compulsory layoffs will be avoided.

Detailed plans submitted for 40 new homes on fields

Tuesday, December 2, 2025Tuesday, December 2, 2025

Developer Llanmoor has set out detailed plans to build 40 homes on fields in Aberbargoed.

GE Aerospace Wales announces £19m upgrade to secure future of Nantgarw plant

Tuesday, December 2, 2025

The managing director of Nantgarw’s GE Aerospace Wales has said a £19 million upgrade of the site will secure the future of its global operations.

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