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Green light for supermarket’s jet wash station plans

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tuesday, July 14, 2026

A jet washing station at the Tesco Extra in Risca has been given the green light by council planners.

Approval for HMO at centre of vandalism and ‘burn it down’ threats

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Council planners have approved a contentious proposal to convert a Rhymney house into a four-bed HMO.

Free summer play sessions to return to borough parks

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Free outdoor play sessions for children will return to seven parks across Caerphilly County Borough this summer.

New book on Ruperra Castle ahead of 400th anniversary

Tuesday, July 14, 2026Monday, July 20, 2026

A new book charting the history of Ruperra Castle has been launched, signalling a renewed push to protect the Grade II* listed building.

‘Days like this are part of the answer – they remind us that we still belong somewhere’

Monday, July 13, 2026Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Caerphilly Athletic’s over-35s hosted a team of Ukrainian refugees in a friendly football match celebrating a community’s hospitality and a nation’s spirit.

Welsh Government offers teachers 3.5% pay increase

Monday, July 13, 2026Monday, July 13, 2026

The Welsh Government has rejected independent recommendations to give teachers a 4.25% pay rise, proposing a lower 3.5% increase instead.

Candidates confirmed for Hengoed ward council by-election

Monday, July 13, 2026Monday, July 13, 2026

Five candidates will stand in the upcoming Hengoed ward by-election for Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Garden waste collections suspended across Caerphilly County Borough

Monday, July 13, 2026Monday, July 13, 2026

Garden waste collections across Caerphilly County Borough have been suspended for a week due to the hot weather.

Strictly star Amy Dowden unveils new bronze map at revamped park

Monday, July 13, 2026Monday, July 13, 2026

Amy Dowden returned to Caerphilly to unveil a new bronze sculpture as the revamped Dafydd Williams Park reopened.

Council ‘committed’ to WHSmith building redevelopment amid survey delays

Friday, July 10, 2026Friday, July 10, 2026

Proposals for the future of the council-owned former WH Smith building in Newport city centre have been pushed back due to surveying delays.

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