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Concern over borough schools’ budget pressures

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Schools across Caerphilly County Borough will be expected to reduce their budgets by between £11,000 and £60,000 on average next year.

Registrations open for this year’s Caerphilly 10k and 2k runs

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Caerphilly County Borough Council, which organises the annual event, is urging runners to sign up early to secure their spots on the start line.

Community thanks the driving force behind Caerphilly Miners Centre

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Katherine Hughes, who led the charge to turn the closing Caerphilly Miners Hospital into a thriving community centre, has stepped down as the centre’s chair.

UK Government plans police overhaul but devolution of powers ruled out

Tuesday, January 27, 2026Tuesday, January 27, 2026

There is no clear indication of Gwent Police’s future following the announcement of what’s been dubbed the biggest reform of policing in 60 years. 

Council to weigh up proposal for HMO conversion

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

New plans submitted by applicant Oliver Dean set out proposals for “minor internal alterations” at 98 Queen’s Road.

Green light for nine new flats in former pub

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

A former pub in Cefn Hengoed can be converted into new homes, council planners have agreed.

Office proposal for town’s former GP surgery

Monday, January 26, 2026

The North Celynen Medical Centre closed its branch on Ashfield Road late last year and moved services into its main centre, in Crumlin.

Man jailed 28 years after sexually assaulting 13-year-old following DNA breakthrough

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

Richard Downey, who was 26 when he attacked the school girl near Wyllie in September 1997, has finally been brought to justice.

Storm Chandra set to hit south Wales with heavy rain and strong winds

Monday, January 26, 2026

Storm Chandra is expected to bring a spell of severe weather to south Wales, including Caerphilly County Borough, from Monday afternoon through to Tuesday, according to the Met Office.

New visiting rules at hospital following ‘significant increase’ in norovirus cases

Monday, January 26, 2026Monday, January 26, 2026

New visiting rules have been introduced at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr following a “significant increase” in norovirus cases.

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