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Police investigating after car and bank cards stolen in burglary

Wednesday, March 18, 2026Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A car and bank cards went missing following a burglary on Blackwood Road, Pontllanfraith earlier this month.

Thumbs up for new padel court at empty industrial unit

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The unit will feature a padel court, check-in kiosk and lounge area – and players will book sessions using an online system.

Brass band earns chance to represent Wales on national stage

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Markham and District Band have secured their place at the prestigious National Brass Band Finals in York this September.

Risca could lose a council seat under latest boundary review

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The Democracy and Boundary Commission Cymru has published its final recommendations for changes to the borough’s wards.

By-election could be on cards following councillor’s resignation

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

A by-election could be called in Rogerstone following the resignation of a Newport city councillor.

‘Historic milestone’: Senedd backs British Sign Language bill

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

The BSL bill – introduced by Conservative Mark Isherwood – will end Wales’ status as the only UK nation without specific sign language protections.

Woman to walk length of Hadrian’s Wall in father’s memory to raise money for charity

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

An Abercarn woman will embark on a journey like no other this August- an 84-mile walk across Hadrian’s Wall in memory of her dad, Peter, who passed away last year with cancer.  

New flatter route confirmed for this year’s Caerphilly 10k

Tuesday, March 17, 2026Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Ahead of this year’s edition, the course has been redesigned to give runners a more consistent route, reducing elevation by 14.29% compared to 2025. 

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.

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