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Votes at 16: What do young people think?

Monday, December 30, 2019Monday, December 30, 2019

From 2021, 16 and 17-year-olds in Wales will be able to vote in Assembly and council elections – but what do those affected by the change think?

Bedwas’ league win streak ended by Bargoed

Sunday, December 29, 2019Tuesday, January 7, 2020

Bedwas’ nine-game winning streak in the WRU National Championship has been ended by Bargoed.

Caerphilly woman dies following car crash at Nantgarw

Tuesday, December 24, 2019Tuesday, December 24, 2019

A 57-year-old woman from Caerphilly has died following a car crash at Nantgarw this morning.

Gavin and Stacey’s original baby Neil reprises role in Christmas special

Tuesday, December 24, 2019Tuesday, December 24, 2019

Oscar was six-months-old when he played the role of baby Neil – the son of Smithy (James Corden) and Nessa (Ruth Jones).

School children star in John Lewis Christmas advert remake

Monday, December 23, 2019Wednesday, December 25, 2019

Pupils from Tir y Berth Primary School have created their own remake of the John Lewis Christmas advert.

School pupils decorate Christmas tree with messages to child victims

Monday, December 23, 2019Monday, December 23, 2019

Pupils from Trinant Primary School have decorated a Christmas tree with messages of goodwill to children who have been victims of crimes such as trafficking, domestic abuse, exploitation and sexual violence.

Just 25 out of 350 homes will be ‘affordable’ in new development

Monday, December 23, 2019Monday, December 23, 2019

A contentious scheme which will see 350 houses built on the site of a golf club will have just 25 affordable homes.

Caerphilly couple collect 50 Christmas gift bags for charity

Monday, December 23, 2019Monday, December 23, 2019

Carys James and Byron Yates collected the gifts from family, friends and work colleagues at Hugh James Solicitors and Admiral Insurance.

More than 120 presents donated to Christmas box appeal

Monday, December 23, 2019Monday, December 23, 2019

Donations were delivered to various drop-off stations in Risca and Crosskeys, with a total of 121 presents donated.

Woman banned from keeping animals after failing to get her ill husky treated

Friday, December 20, 2019Friday, December 20, 2019

The dog was in such a bad state that vets said his skin was “falling away” when touched.

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