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‘The world is both dimmer without you and brighter for having known you’

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Thursday, September 18, 2025

The Senedd has paused to pay tribute to Hefin David, the late Caerphilly Senedd Member, who approached politics “with heart, with humour and with hope”.

Welsh Government rejects call to keep Big Pit tours free

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Culture minister Jack Sargeant said it is for Amgueddfa Cymru (Museum Wales) to take an evidence-based decision balancing financial sustainability and equity of access.

Risca Food FEASTival is back this weekend

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Risca will light up with flavour this weekend as its Food FEASTival returns to Tredegar Park for a second year.

Welsh Government pays £13m to settle contract claims

Tuesday, September 16, 2025Tuesday, September 16, 2025

Andrew Goodall, the Welsh Government’s permanent secretary, said in a letter that his officials sought to settle all claims with the contractor in the interests of value for money.

Cricket clubs ‘stumped’ by housing developments

Monday, September 15, 2025

Barry Cawte, chief executive of Cricket Wales, said planning decisions are threatening the viability and safety of cricket clubs across the country.

Calls for £10,000 cap on donations after Vaughan Gething row

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

Campaigners have called for a cap on political donations following controversy over a £200,000 donation that led to the downfall of former First Minister Vaughan Gething.

Record-breaking number of runners as Velindre’s Castle 2 Castle run raises £100k

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

A total of 1,500 runners took part in the annual run on Sunday September 14 in support of cancer charity Velindre.

Crimestoppers offering £1,000 reward for information on park assault

Monday, September 15, 2025Wednesday, September 24, 2025

A £1,000 reward is on offer as police continue to investigate a reported sexual assault in Parc Penallta.

Abertridwr country singer Caitlin Mae earns Grammy consideration

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 22, 2025

Abertridwr-born country artist Caitlin Mae, now based in Nashville, has seen her single House Sitting put forward for Grammy consideration.

Schoolboy wins national award for inspirational fundraising

Monday, September 15, 2025Monday, September 15, 2025

Caerphilly’s Ioan Watts, who survived a traumatic brain injury, has won Young Fundraiser of the Year at the Child of Wales Awards 2025.

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