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Church centenary celebrations planned in Ynysddu

Wednesday, September 3, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025

This year marks 100 years since the laying of the foundation stone at St Theodore’s Church in Ynysddu.

Reform campaign letter on day of MS’s funeral was a “kick in the gut”

Wednesday, September 3, 2025Wednesday, September 3, 2025

A Reform UK campaign letter delivered to Caerphilly residents on the day of Labour MS Hefin David’s funeral has been described as “completely insensitive”.

Caerphilly Senedd by-election date confirmed

Wednesday, September 3, 2025Thursday, September 4, 2025

A by-election will be held in the Caerphilly constituency following the passing of Senedd Member Hefin David.

Library closures to begin next week, council announces

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

A series of library closures across Caerphilly County Borough will begin next week despite an ongoing legal challenge.

Two people taken to hospital after Caerphilly Mountain car crash

Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The incident, which involved one car, happened along the A469 near Thornhill at around 10.15am on Tuesday September 2.

2.8 million free school meals served up in borough since national rollout

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

Nearly three million free school meals have been served in primary schools across Caerphilly County Borough over the last three years.

Man charged following YouTube video threat towards Merthyr Tydfil College

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

A 21-year-old man, believed to be from Fochriw, has been charged after a video was uploaded to YouTube threatening people at Merthyr Tydfil College.

Strictly’s Amy Dowden nominated for two BAFTA Cymru awards

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The dancer, who is from Caerphilly, has been recognised for her documentary ‘Strictly Amy: Cancer and Me’, which follows her breast cancer journey.

Who is competing at this year’s Tour of Britain?

Tuesday, September 2, 2025Tuesday, September 2, 2025

The Tour of Britain gets underway today, and is set to pass through Caerphilly County Borough on Sunday. But which teams and riders will be taking part this year?

Hundreds gather for funeral of Caerphilly Senedd Member Hefin David

Monday, September 1, 2025Monday, September 1, 2025

Services were held St Catwg’s Church, in Gelligaer, and Thornhill Crematorium.

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