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Residents to have say on potential housing sites ‘in the new year’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 28, 2025

The council is currently developing its new Local Development Plan (LDP), a blueprint which sets out where and how it wants new building work to take place.

Family business moves into bigger space after ‘rapid expansion’

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Family-run business Fire Seals Direct has announced a new base in Ystrad Mynach having outgrown its old space on Pontygwindy Industrial Estate.

Drakeford plans business rates shake-up

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Mark Drakeford unveiled plans to cut business rates for around 13,000 smaller “bricks and mortar” shops while raising the amount payable for higher value properties.

Cancer charity race returns with new finish line announced

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Early registration for this year’s Castle 2 Castle race has opened, with a new finish line location announced by the organisers.

‘This will not capture the headlines’: Senedd passes bill to ‘tidy up’ Welsh law

Wednesday, May 21, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Senedd signed off on plans to strengthen the foundations of the Welsh Parliament and its ability to make laws for the people of Wales.

‘Landmark’ homelessness bill ‘a missed opportunity’

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Senedd Members welcomed a bill aimed at ending homelessness in Wales but warned of missed opportunities to support veterans, prisoners and those discharged from hospital.

Proposed wind farm would have ‘negative’ impact

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Tuesday, May 20, 2025

The Mynydd Maen wind farm, which would be built to the east of Newbridge and Crumlin, would have 13 turbines with a height to their blade of 149 metres.

Tributes to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Wednesday, May 21, 2025

Tributes have been paid to former Caerphilly RFC head coach and director of rugby Gordon Pritchard, who has passed away aged 70 following an illness.

Former glassworks celebrates history with new book

Tuesday, May 20, 2025Tuesday, May 20, 2025

A book celebrating the history of Stuart Crystal Pengam Glassworks is set to launch this weekend, with former employees encouraged to come along and grab a free copy.

‘Happy, safe and successful’ primary school applauded by inspectors

Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Maesycwmmer Primary School has been praised by education watchdog Estyn following an inspection.

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